Sheth S, Patel A, Foreman M et al (2023) The protective role of GLP-1 in neuro-ophthalmology
The decision to start any prescription medication is a personal one that should involve your own research, an honest self-assessment of your health situation, consultation with healthcare professionals you trust, and a clear understanding of what you're signing up for
You build up to it over 16 to 20 weeks
During a consultation, we can discuss what youre hoping to achieve and recommend a schedule that works best for your body and lifestyle
However, it is important to note that the extended use of topical anti-inflammatory agents and corticosteroids is limited due to their potential long-term adverse effects, such as cataracts and steroid-induced glaucoma (Teo et al., 2023
That is the sensation that you get with GLP1 therapies and it is experienced by about 10-20% of people but the vast majority of these symptoms settle after around about 8-12 weeks in most people and if somebody were in a situation where they felt nauseated there is no reason that they need to escalate from 0.25mg up to 0.5mg until that nausea has settled