These medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding when used for weight management, and effective contraception is advised for women of childbearing potential
Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine
A: A typical starting dose is 1,0002,000 mcg once or twice per week
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Accessed 10 Nov 2023 Green RM, Travers AM, Howe Y, McDougle CJ
Before anyone considers GLP-1 therapy at any dose let me be clear about who needs to avoid these medications: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN-2 syndrome contraindicated History of pancreatitis may not be safe Severe gastroparesis these drugs will worsen it Pregnancy or active conception planning not recommended These are real medications with real side effects: nausea, vomiting, constipation, gallbladder problems