When the medication is initially prescribed, starting low and going slow can also help your patients better tolerate any GI symptoms associated with GLP-1RAs. A better understanding of the side effects is key when prescribing any medication, and it is equally important to raise patient awareness
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Your provider might recommend temporarily pausing dose escalation, extending the interval between dose increases, or switching to an alternative formulation