Phentermine in the past was prescribed for short-term use, and now has a place for longer term management to prevent weight re-gain
CEO Chris Kempczinski said he expects GLP-1 adoption to continue to grow, adding, "as adoption grows, we know that consumers' behavior changes." He said these customers are interested in protein-rich products, and that McDonald's already has a menu of high-protein dishes
Determining the appropriate dose and dosing regimen, for example, requires pharmaceutical companies to navigate a finely balanced set of variables to ensure a drug delivers the optimal effect with minimal impact on the patient
Clients may feel pressure to keep the weight off, even after tapering
Clinical evidence shows that stopping GLP-1 therapy usually leads to weight regain and worsening blood sugar control
Maintenance dose in status epilepticus : Usually 1 1.5 grams q12hr (with a range of 1,500-4,500 mg/day divided q6hr-q12hr)