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GLP-1 medications require a prescription and medical supervision

Medicare is also expanding access through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program, beginning July 1, 2026, for eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Hinojosa says

Summary: GLP-1 dosing is individualised and varies by medication, with semaglutide (Ozempic) typically starting at 0.25 mg weekly and increasing to 0.52 mg, whilst liraglutide (Victoza) starts at 0.6 mg daily and increases to 1.21.8 mg, always following gradual escalation protocols determined by your prescriber

Ozempic can slow down how fast your stomach empties, which means alcohol stays in your system longer

Vomiting and diarrhea deplete electrolytes rapidly, and maintaining hydration with electrolyte-containing fluids helps manage these common early-treatment effects