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The extent and clinical significance of this effect remain subjects of ongoing investigation, and individual responses vary considerably based on genetic factors affecting pigmentation, baseline skin characteristics, concurrent skincare practices and sun exposure, and overall health status affecting skin appearance
Here's how our clinical team thinks about it, and what we actually recommend
While weight loss might make people seek out GLP-1s, the drugs are still new and recent studies show that they can have negative side effects: 4 in 5 people feel mild to moderate stomach side effects like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Duration by dose The number of weeks your vial lasts depends entirely on your weekly dose: If you follow the standard titration schedule starting at 2.5 mg and increasing every four weeks, a single 60 mg vial provides: Weeks 1-4 at 2.5 mg = 10 mg used Weeks 5-8 at 5 mg = 20 mg used Weeks 9-12 at 7.5 mg = 30 mg used Total: 60 mg consumed over 12 weeks That is three full months of a complete titration protocol from one vial