For these cases, Al-Aly wondered if what he was hearing from his patients about how they were able to quit drinking or smoking after starting GLP-1 medication might apply more broadly to any substance
When a relationship has been found, it does not appear to be specific to a particular GLP-1/GIP agonist or route of administration (subcutaneous injection vs
Dosing Protocol Evidence-based HCG dosing approaches drawn from clinical literature
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And while semaglutide isnt currently an established treatment for IBS on its own (doctors do not prescribe Ozempic/Wegovy for IBS per se), these findings are encouraging in highlighting GLP-1s role in gut function
The decision to continue, adjust, or discontinue Ozempic should be individualised, recognising that for many patients, the metabolic benefits significantly outweigh manageable gastrointestinal symptoms, particularly when appropriate supportive measures are implemented