It starts at 1.5 mg and escalates gradually over approximately 12 weeks up to the maintenance dose of 25 mg
Not intended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women
2020, pp
While their potential is immense, its vital to embark on this journey under professional medical guidance to tailor the treatment to your unique needs and to ensure safety and efficacy
In addition, sleep apnea can worsen obesity, she said, because people who get a terrible nights sleep may use sugary products or caffeinated products to keep themselves awake during the day, which can lead to weight gain. Marijane Hynes, MD, associate clinical professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., who was not involved in the new research, said the improvements in sleep apnea symptoms among people who received Zepbound were due to them losing weight
Some patients choose occasional maintenance treatments