If no drop appears, repeat the flow check or try a new needle
Similarities Between the Two: Both are once-weekly injectable medications Both work by reducing appetite and slowing stomach emptying Both improve blood sugar control Both require gradual dose escalation to minimize side effects Both are available in brand-name and compounded forms Both require refrigeration until first use Both have similar contraindications and warnings When comparing GLP-1 weight loss programs, many providers offer both medications, allowing you to choose based on your providers recommendation and your individual response
Body weight, fat mass, and lean body mass all decreased significantly, but fat dropped much more than LBM (70% of weight loss was fat, 30% was LBM close to the quarter FFM rule)
Preclinical Evidence Animal studies demonstrate reproductive toxicity, including skeletal and visceral abnormalities, dose-dependent growth restriction, and embryonic death
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The key is ensuring your hypothyroidism is well-controlled before expecting optimal results from weight loss efforts