Weeks 1 through 4: 2.5mg once weekly (the starting dose) Weeks 5 through 8: 5mg once weekly Weeks 9 through 12: 7.5mg once weekly Weeks 13 through 16: 10mg once weekly Weeks 17 through 20: 12.5mg once weekly Week 21 and beyond: 15mg once weekly (maximum dose) Not everyone needs to reach 15mg
PMCID: PMC11386968 Paschou IA, Sali E, Paschou SA, Psaltopoulou T, Nicolaidou E, Stratigos AJ
Follow these best practices to ensure proper injection techniques and maximize the drugs efficacy
Fordyce Spots Fordyce Spots Fordyce spots are normal findings presenting as small, slightly raised, smooth, yellow-white spots on the vermilion border of the lips or oral mucosa (see Image 1)
If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next scheduled dose on your regular day
The future of GLP-1s lies in addressing these disparities, not only in access, but in how we approach obesity care in general