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Craig Koniver, who has suggested that women may do well starting at approximately 60% of the lowest standard dose (around 1.5 mg weekly) while men may tolerate starting at approximately 72% (around 1.8 mg weekly)

Source: Bartelt, et al Epic Research Network October 10, 2023 LIN K Implications for employers: An FDA black box warning says that those with a family or personal history of medullary thyroid cancer should not be prescribed GLP-1 drugs

Nutrient deficiencies can result from poor food choices, which could hinder overall health, including strong bones, immune health, maintaining strength, and more

Cautions and precautions Those with gastrointestinal intolerance, older adults, patients who escalate doses quickly and people taking medications that increase fluid loss such as diuretics may all be more prone to dehydration, Wood said

The key difference for you: oral formulations tend to produce more upper-GI symptoms (nausea, reflux) because the medication contacts your stomach lining directly, while injectables bypass the GI tract

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