Stopping a GLP-1: When a maintenance dose or other medications are needed When you come off a GLP-1 medication, your body shifts back to relying on its natural appetite signals, which can feel like a big adjustment after being on a GLP-1
Follow-up visit : During the IV/IM therapy plan, a follow-up visit is arranged with the healthcare Prescriber to assess progress on the treatment/ therapy plan, make any necessary adjustments if necessary, and provide ongoing support and guidance
Common (110 in 100 people): stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, fishy body odor, headache
Because GLP-1 medications can lead to rapid weight loss, some patients may lose significant lean muscle mass during treatment
These gut hormone analog medications primarily exert their effects on the hypothalamus and brainstem to reduce energy intake
This slow ramp-up of the doses can potentially help reduce side effects moving forward