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Repeating the injection without instructions could result in receiving more medication than prescribed

Contact your provider if dizziness is severe, lasts more than a few hours, or happens every day for more than a week

Additionally, newer compounds like survodutide , mazdutide , orforglipron , and CagriSema are entering the conversation as potential alternatives

Why it matters on GLP-1s : Preserves muscle mass during rapid weight loss (up to 25-40% of lost weight can be lean mass without adequate protein) Highest satiety per calorie keeps you full longer Requires more energy to digest (higher thermic effect) Target : 1.2-1.6g of protein per kilogram of body weight daily

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