Switching is common when: Side effects on the first drug are intolerable The first drug doesn't produce expected weight loss or A1C reduction at maximum tolerated dose Insurance coverage changes Cost on the first drug becomes unsustainable When switching: The new drug usually starts at its lowest dose, not at an "equivalent" higher dose
Wait 12 minutes to allow full absorption
It slows food digestion in the stomach Decreases your body fat percentage Weight loss Decreased cardiovascular outcomes in subjects with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
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