Despite that, white spots are difficult to treat
A.et al (2016b)
Saxenda is listed at about $1,350 for a 30-day course, and Mounjaro at $1,080 for a 28-day course
Typical Timeline: First few days: Appetite suppression begins as the medication takes effect Weeks 1-4: Reduced caloric intake leads to initial weight loss Weeks 5-12: Steady weight loss continues, with most patients seeing 5% body weight loss by week 12 3-6 months: Many patients achieve 10% or more total body weight loss Plateau Management: Some patients experience plateaus, which is normal
Deng F, Wu W, Fan X, Zhong X, Wang N, Wang Y, Pan T, Du Y
The process begins when the peptide enters the bloodstream and connects with MC1R