The 2.5 mg dose is better called the low-dose starter, because it is the labeled start and now has short direct non-diabetic data behind it. Microdosing has been used for tolerability testing, metabolic-marker support, step-down protocols, and maintenance, not for proven long-term obesity outcomes
Each time you insert a needle, you risk introducing bacteria into a solution that has no way to stop them from growing
Although GLP-1 medications have complex dosing schedules, you can consider switching between GLP-1 medications if you experience intolerable side effects with your current medication, do not get significant results, or due to a drug shortage
Changes in stool frequency following chicory inulin consumption, and effects on stool consistency, quality of life and composition of gut microbiota
Novo estimates 1.5 million US users of compounded GLP-1s
Raise it explicitly rather than assuming either prescriber knows about the other