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Providers may suggest tapering or spacing out doses if: Weight goals have been achieved and maintained Blood glucose levels remain stable without medication Side effects persist despite adjustments In some cases, stopping may not be recommended if discontinuation risks outweigh benefits
Keep all your medications clearly labeled and accompany them with a doctors letter or prescription or both, to be safe
Amanda Kahn, MD, an internist and longevity specialist in New York City who began taking a GLP-1 medication to lose postpartum weight about seven years ago, says she now spends far less time there
As blood sugar decreases, Semaglutide GLP-1 increases insulin release decreases glucagon release and delays gastric emptying
The "safer" option depends on which specific side effects are most concerning to you and your individual risk factors