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Contraindications for each medication must be evaluated separately
:contentReference[oaicite:7] Simple Example Table This example reflects the "increase every 4 weeks" concept
Thyroid function tests (TSH and free T4) should be checked 6-8 weeks after starting semaglutide and then every 3-6 months
The STEP clinical trial program demonstrated that semaglutide 2.4 mg produced average weight loss of approximately 15% of body weightresults comparable to bariatric surgery