Individual patient eligibility for drug therapies available through Sesame are determined by the assessment of appropriateness of each therapy by the Sesame-listed provider and are subject to availability
Very low sodium intake, which can happen unintentionally when appetite is suppressed and food intake drops, contributes to low blood pressure and the dizziness that goes with it
Versions of the medications sold at medical spas or via apps, websites, or some telehealth providers are especially problematic, weight-loss physicians say
You can safely skip GLP-1 medication for short periods during acute illness
Gradual dose escalation and patient counseling may improve tolerability, particularly when initiating GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy [38, 43]
However, whether this adjustment is appropriate depends on your individual situation, current dose level, and how you've responded to previous doses