If one needs such a medication to sleep - potentially do so with caution and with careful consideration of neurocognitive decline risks (benzos, ambien, and especially drugs with anticholinergic effects/older antihistamines)
However, a higher dose doesnt always mean better or faster results
Starting in-office ensures youre comfortable with the experience, and switching to at-home injections is an easy, cost-effective way to maintain your results on your schedule
Patients who are uncomfortable administering injections themselves may prefer Rybelsus, while others may favor the convenience of a once-weekly injection like Wegovy
Nevertheless, GLP-1 therapies should not be prescribed solely for pain management without clear metabolic indications
Dehydration and kidney injury: Severe or prolonged gastrointestinal losses (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) can lead to significant dehydration, which in turn may increase the risk of acute kidney injury, particularly in individuals training intensively