GLP-1 drugs remain significantly more expensive than traditional treatments, creating financial barriers for patients and limiting adoption among those without comprehensive insurance coverage
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Interestingly, the GLP-1 receptor agonist, dulaglutide, and the dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, tirzepatide, are both characterized by a strong delayed gastric emptying upon a single dose administration, but the effect tends to subside as gastric emptying tachyphylaxis is observed after several weeks of treatment
Like GLP-1, GCG slows gastric emptying, which reduces how much food a person eats and has the effect of reducing weight
The medication follows a specific dose-escalation schedule: starting at 2.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks, then increasing by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks as tolerated up to a maximum maintenance dose of 15 mg weekly
Drug interaction potential extends beyond these two medications