These shots are given either in the muscle (IM) or under the skin (subcutaneously)
Some patients benefit from maintenance dosing a lower dose to suppress appetite without full treatment intensity
Doctors choose a medication based on a persons health, weight loss goals, and previous attempts with other treatments
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This contrasts with oral semaglutide, where adherence to the strict fasting protocol is essential for achieving therapeutic drug levels, and where deviations from the protocol (such as taking the medication with food or excessive water) can substantially reduce efficacy
The mechanisms, the evidence, the side effects (yes, we need to talk about those), and what happens when people stop taking them