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Ohio does not require an in-person visit before a telehealth provider can prescribe medication, so the entire process can happen remotely from the start
Key Takeaways Semaglutide side effects are mostly GI: nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), constipation (24%), vomiting (24%) Most side effects peak in weeks 2-6 and significantly improve by week 12 The key is slow titration, rushing dose increases is the #1 cause of side effects Nausea is not random, it's caused by slowed gastric emptying, which is manageable Serious side effects (pancreatitis, thyroid concerns) are rare but worth knowing The majority of people who stay on semaglutide find side effects become very manageable over time The Most Common Semaglutide Side Effects From the STEP-1 trial, 1,961 adults, 68 weeks of semaglutide 2.4mg versus placebo
Between-group comparison of amylase change revealed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.006
Q: Should ezetimibe be used alone initially, before use of ezetimibe/bempedoic acid combination