Regular check-ins with your medical team help manage side effects and ensure the treatment remains a good fit for your health
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After more than a decade on the market, long-term studies revealed increased risk of heart attack and stroke, leading to its global withdrawal in 2010
Generally, an individual may be a candidate for GLP-1 therapy if: They have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher
Microdosing GLP-1s means taking smaller-than-prescribed doses of drugs like Ozempic , Wegovy ( semaglutide ), or tirzepatide