The decision to pause depends on symptom severity and your personal tolerance
Taking doses too close together can lead to excessive drug accumulation and heightened side effects including severe nausea, vomiting, and potential dehydration
The combined effect goes beyond reduced hunger

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Most people start with a low-concentration OTC version and work up from there
Do not use this tool to transfer a dose between Ozempic, Wegovy, oral semaglutide, or a compounded vial