Some medications to watch out for include: Medications used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas (such as Amaryl or Glucotrol XL) Wegovy causes a delay in gastric emptying, so it has the potential to impact the absorption of medications that are taken by mouth at the same time
Vitamin D3: 2,000-4,000 IU daily Vitamin B12: 500-1,000 mcg methylcobalamin daily Magnesium glycinate: 200-400 mg daily (evening) Protein supplement: 20-40 grams daily as needed to hit 1.2 g/kg minimum Fiber: 10-15 grams daily (psyllium husk or PHGG) Expected benefits: Maintained energy levels, reduced constipation, better sleep quality, protected nerve function
Moreover, not everyone who wants to lose weight has a clinical need to a doctor saying no to a prescription doesn't always quell the desire to get one
Ozempic, which is also semaglutide, comes in a multidose pen, too
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