Other medications, like GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., semaglutide), slow stomach emptying and affect satiety hormones, so the approach can vary depending on the drug
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Long-Term Progress and Weight Maintenance Considerations GLP-1 medications are generally most effective when viewed as part of a longer-term weight management strategy rather than a short-term intervention
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I usually start my patients off with 0.25 mg (25 units) of semaglutide [i.e., the generic version of Ozempic] per week and then increase up to 0.5 mg (50 units) after the first four weeks, she says