Problem: nausea that does not improve after 2 weeks at a new dose Standard advice says nausea resolves within 1 to 2 weeks of each dose increase
Among adults who reported having used a GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medication for weight loss in the past year (at all, and exclusively for weight loss), we estimated the proportion who used a medication licensed for weight loss in Great Britain (Saxenda, Wegovy, or Mounjaro)
The 7.2mg dose gives you an extra push to get past it
Morton GJ, Meek TH, Schwartz MW
El mecanismo de accin, la pureza y las condiciones de almacenamiento son los mismos en ambas presentaciones
Monitoring requirements Qsymia requires more routine monitoring than GLP-1 medications: Monthly pregnancy tests for women of childbearing age Regular heart rate monitoring Periodic blood work for bicarbonate levels (metabolic acidosis screening) Kidney function tests Mood and cognition assessment GLP-1 medications generally require less intensive monitoring, though periodic blood work to check pancreatic enzymes and kidney function is still recommended