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Navigating GLP-1 Dosing for Optimal Results

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By Dr Matthew Noble
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Finding the right dosage for any medication is essential, as everyone responds differently. This is equally true for GLP-1 medications. Our HeMed clinical team will work closely with you to determine the most suitable dose, balancing the desired effects with any side effects you may experience.

Mounjaro, for example, has three stable treatment doses: 5mg, 10mg, and 15mg. Additionally, there are intermediary doses of 2.5mg, 7.5mg, and 12.5mg, which help transition between these stable doses.

In practice, this means that treatment with Mounjaro will typically begin at 2.5mg per week for the first four weeks. If you tolerate this well and experience no significant side effects, we will generally increase the dose to 5mg from the second month. However, if you do experience side effects, we may keep you on 2.5mg for a longer period to allow your body time to adjust before increasing the dose.

Once you reach 5mg, we will usually maintain this dose for a few months unless your weight loss progress is minimal. While progress varies between individuals, a useful benchmark is a minimum weight loss of approximately 1% of your starting weight per month.

If you continue to make good progress at 5mg, we may agree that there is no need to increase the dose further. You can remain on this dose for as long as necessary. However, if progress slows, we may increase the dose to 7.5mg for a month or two before stepping up to the next stable dose of 10mg.

At this stage, we would typically maintain the 10mg dose for a few months. Together, we will keep an eye on your progress and decide whether to continue at this level or increase to the maximum dose if necessary.

Our goal is gradual and sustainable weight loss. GLP-1 treatment is not a "quick fix" but rather a long-term approach to improving your health and maintaining a healthy weight.

What happens when I reach my goal weight?

Once you achieve your target, we will work with you to determine the most appropriate dose to maintain your weight. For some, this will be the current dose, while others may step down to the next stable dose. Our clinical team will closely monitor your progress and help you find the right dosage to maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being.

Dr Matthew Noble

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Am I Eligible?

Navigating GLP-1 Dosing for Optimal Results

By Dr Matthew Noble

Finding the right dosage for any medication is essential, as everyone responds differently. This is equally true for GLP-1 medications. Our HeMed clinical team will work closely with you to determine the most suitable dose, balancing the desired effects with any side effects you may experience.

Mounjaro, for example, has three stable treatment doses: 5mg, 10mg, and 15mg. Additionally, there are intermediary doses of 2.5mg, 7.5mg, and 12.5mg, which help transition between these stable doses.

In practice, this means that treatment with Mounjaro will typically begin at 2.5mg per week for the first four weeks. If you tolerate this well and experience no significant side effects, we will generally increase the dose to 5mg from the second month. However, if you do experience side effects, we may keep you on 2.5mg for a longer period to allow your body time to adjust before increasing the dose.

Once you reach 5mg, we will usually maintain this dose for a few months unless your weight loss progress is minimal. While progress varies between individuals, a useful benchmark is a minimum weight loss of approximately 1% of your starting weight per month.

If you continue to make good progress at 5mg, we may agree that there is no need to increase the dose further. You can remain on this dose for as long as necessary. However, if progress slows, we may increase the dose to 7.5mg for a month or two before stepping up to the next stable dose of 10mg.

At this stage, we would typically maintain the 10mg dose for a few months. Together, we will keep an eye on your progress and decide whether to continue at this level or increase to the maximum dose if necessary.

Our goal is gradual and sustainable weight loss. GLP-1 treatment is not a "quick fix" but rather a long-term approach to improving your health and maintaining a healthy weight.

What happens when I reach my goal weight?

Once you achieve your target, we will work with you to determine the most appropriate dose to maintain your weight. For some, this will be the current dose, while others may step down to the next stable dose. Our clinical team will closely monitor your progress and help you find the right dosage to maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being.

Dr Matthew Noble

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