The numbers come from the STEP 1 trial of semaglutide 2.4 mg, which is the most rigorous long-term data available, with real-world variation noted where it matters
That can make microdosing attractive for people who are nervous about side effects, sensitive to medications, or interested in a slower and more conservative approach
This waiting period allows your body to stabilize after the medication clears your system and ensures that any pregnancy achieved occurs on a drug-free baseline
Each step roughly doubles the dose, placing significant new demands on the body systems affected by GLP-1 receptor activation
Weightloss medications are prescriptiononly and are typically considered for adults with: BMI of 30 or higher, or BMI of 27 or higher combined with a weightrelated condition (such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or sleep apnea) Most weightloss drugs should be used alongside lifestyle modifications, not as a standalone strategy