If you've lost less than 5%, options include: Titrating to a higher Zepbound dose Adding a second medication (e.g., metformin, topiramate) Switching to a different GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medication Reassessing diet, exercise, and behavioral factors Most patients who switch from Wegovy to Zepbound and titrate to at least 7.5 mg reach the 5% threshold by week 16
While alarming, medical experts say this shedding is typically temporary and linked to rapid weight loss rather than the medications themselves
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This is where alternatives like peptide therapies start entering the conversation
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