More real-world comparisons are needed to determine whether this would be more effective than semaglutide, said Mir Ali, MD, medical director of MemorialCare Surgical Weight Loss Center at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA
Older adults may need slower dose escalation to minimize side effects
GLP-1 dosing Your healthcare professional will be able to advise on the appropriate prescription dose of GLP-1s, whether youre: Starting the medication Building up your dose over time Pausing the medication Gradually reducing your dose In general, the medications are first prescribed at the lowest dose, gradually increasing the dose over time
GLP-1 medications may further increase: gallstones gallbladder inflammation biliary complications 6
The doctors at Northwest Family Clinics provide GLP-1 prescribing and ongoing management as part of a comprehensive approach to weight management, nutrition counseling, and metabolic health