Reduced appetite and thirst may increase the risk of dehydration during treatment
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Standard titration protocol The standard titration schedule progresses through five dose levels, with each dose maintained for four weeks before escalation: Weeks 1-4: 0.25 mg once weekly (initiation dose) Weeks 5-8: 0.5 mg once weekly Weeks 9-12: 1.0 mg once weekly Weeks 13-16: 1.7 mg once weekly Week 17 onward: 2.4 mg once weekly (maintenance dose) This 16-week titration period is not optional or merely suggested
The country operates under European medical regulations while offering shorter waiting times and more manageable travel and overall costs compared to many Western European countries or the United States
