But in clinical practice, it's a recognized harm-reduction strategy for patients who would otherwise discontinue treatment
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Wegovy has a higher dose of semaglutide, and some users report more intense weight loss, which may increase risk
When you first start Wegovy, youll be prescribed the lowest dose, which will increase every 4 weeks until you reach the maintenance dose of 7.2 mg per week or whichever dose is most suited to you
GEMS crosswalks are approximate
"The field is also exploring migraine, intracranial hypertension, inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis, all out of my wheelhouse," he says