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This is for people who maybe have just 10-20 pounds to lose, or to mitigate the GLP-1 side effects like nausea, fatigue, or diarrhea by starting on a much lower dosage

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Furthermore, twice as many women compared to men discontinue GLP-1R agonist treatment due to GI side effects (trend P = .07)

Restarting medication after regain means paying for another full course of treatment, including the dose escalation phase where medication cost accrues without maximum benefit

PlexusDx compounded semaglutide starts at $149/mo flat, often significantly lower than insurance copayments