Step 1: Document everything immediately Before you do anything else, take photographs
It must be taken once daily , and certain specific administration instructions apply (see next section)
This is why healthcare professionals carefully monitor patients during dose escalation and why any side effects experienced may persist even after stopping the initial dose
However, higher-risk patientsincluding those with active gastrointestinal symptoms, recent dose increases, gastroparesis, or obesity with GERDmay be advised to stop once-weekly injectable semaglutide approximately one week before the procedure based on individualized evaluation by their surgical team
At the lab walk-in visit, youll have a quick specimen draw
It helps reduce body weight by promoting feelings of satiety and fullness, leading to decreased calorie intake