Patients should check fingerstick glucose levels and contact their healthcare provider if readings consistently exceed target ranges
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Split dosing, where the daily amount is divided into two administrations approximately 12 hours apart, helps maintain more consistent tissue levels throughout the day
Wegovy is FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management at a higher dose of 2.4 mg per week
For patients who discontinue medication, close monitoring for weight regain and early intervention if regain occurs can prevent return to baseline weight
The evidence consistently demonstrates that semaglutide is generally well-tolerated, with side effects that are predominantly gastrointestinal, mild-to-moderate in severity, transient in duration, and manageable through evidence-based strategies