Unfamiliarity with withdrawing medication from a vial into a syringe and coupled with confusion between different units of measurement (e.g., milliliters, milligrams and units) may have contributed to dosing errors. As powerful anti-obesity drugs become more widely available, companies are repositioning themselves with new products and services
The dose still starts low and increases in steps based on tolerance
In January, Novo Nordisk started selling a pill form of Wegovy, its previously injection-only weight loss medication
Many patients experience reduced hunger, early fullness, and gastrointestinal side effects that require thoughtful meal planning
Some members say the customer service team could use better training, reporting slow or unhelpful responses when trying to resolve issues
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