If you are losing weight steadily at 5mg and tolerating it well, there may be no reason to increase
This was the first head-to-head comparison, published in the New England Journal of Medicine
This is a crucial distinction that trips many people up
Important: Do not skip titration steps
You should not take semaglutide if you have 3 Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or other active thyroid cancer Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Known allergy to semaglutide or its components Compounded semaglutide is contraindicated for individuals with certain conditions, including kidney disease, an unknown cause of pancreatitis, active gallbladder disease, diabetic ketoacidosis, type 1 diabetes, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant, suicidal ideation, or diabetic retinopathy
These medications are delivered subcutaneously, which means they work best when injected into fatty tissue