semaglutide length of use Two-year effects in adults with overweight or obesity: the STEP 5 trial Semaglutide dosing guidelines for 2026

Holtkamp N, Malzer E, Zietsch J, Okuducu AF, Mucha J, Mawrin C, et al

Avoid crushing or splitting the tablet, taking it with coffee or juice, eating too soon after the dose, or doubling up after a missed dose

Before injecting, we clean the area with an alcohol swab to reduce infection risk

If your cholesterol remains high despite three to six months of stable GLP-1 therapy and meaningful weight loss, your doctor may discuss adding a statin or other lipid-lowering medication alongside your existing treatment

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[16] While some participants in clinical studies have reported menstrual changes, these are generally attributed to the metabolic effects of weight loss rather than direct drug action on reproductive tissues, and are not classified as common adverse effects in the UK product information for GLP-1 medications