A perioperative assessment should include a thorough review of records, a physical examination, and a patient interview
Why take a lower dose of a medication when we know the dose that already works
Despite variability across studies, body composition analyses from clinical trials have shown that a relevant proportion of total weight reduction under GLP-1RAs therapy can be attributed to the loss of lean mass, including skeletal muscle [12]
If travel or life circumstances require timing flexibility, work with your provider to establish a safe adjusted schedule rather than improvising
Some people experience gastrointestinal side-effects including nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea
Some patients maintain results with lower doses, while others may need the higher end of the range for continued effectiveness