Options for managing tolerance include a brief dose reduction for 4 to 8 weeks ("drug holiday" at a lower dose, not complete cessation), lifestyle optimization to maximize the medication effect, evaluation for other contributing factors (thyroid function, cortisol, sleep quality, medication interactions), and consideration of adding a complementary compound to address specific aspects of the plateau
For semaglutide (7-day half-life), that is 28-35 days
Patients should sip fluids throughout the day between meals rather than consuming large amounts at mealtimes
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This can be especially relevant for drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide, originally diabetes drugs that quickly became mainstream when the FDA granted them approval as weight loss drugs
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