Side effects often peak at this dose increase, possibly because it represents the largest percentage jump in the escalation (a 50% increase from 5 mg to 7.5 mg)
Consult a doctor for personalized advice
Anyone who has a BMI greater than 30 or a BMI greater than 27 with at least one weight-related complication, such as hypertension, is a great candidate for a GLP-1 medication, says Jennifer Brown, MD, a dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine
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