A lean-adjacent n=1 case lost about a third of weight as muscle on 2.5 mg and recovered it after resistance work and higher protein
GLP-1 medications solve this by using modified versions of the hormone that resist enzymatic breakdown, maintaining elevated levels for days or even a full week depending on the formulation
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Many patients hold a lower dose longer if appetite suppression is already effective or if side effects need more time to resolve