For 10 mg/mL, add 6 mL
Can increasing too fast make side effects permanent
But Lilly appears to have calculated that a proven, convenient, well-absorbed oral GLP-1 is more valuable than a hypothetical oral dual agonist with uncertain absorption
(2017) "Efficacy and safety of once-weekly semaglutide monotherapy versus placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes (SUSTAIN 1): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multinational, multicentre phase 3a trial" The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, 5(4) This article was reviewed by and approved by Alice Fletcher, Lead Bariatric Dietitian, on 3 April 2025
In 2023, a second piece of research sponsored by Eli Lilly (maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound) was published
Understanding the Link Between Wegovy and Acid Reflux To understand why Wegovy might lead to acid reflux, it is necessary to look at how the medication works within the digestive system