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For weight loss specifically, Wegovy (the obesity-indication brand of semaglutide) follows a similar but slightly different schedule, titrating up to 2.4 mg
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Think of it like a thermostat that was set at 72 degrees for months, then you turn it down
Is semaglutide a type of GLP-1, and how does it aid in weight loss