The general dosing approach is: Starting dose: 8 mg once daily, taken at the same time each day if possible First step up: After at least 30 days, the dose may be increased to the next level (commonly 2.5 mg) Continued titration: Further increases happen at intervals of at least 30 days, moving up through 5.5 mg, 9 mg, and 12 mg as tolerated Maintenance dose: The maintenance dose is decided by your specialist based on how you tolerate the medication and the response you are seeing The tablet should be swallowed whole, not crushed, broken, or chewed
The understanding so far has been that GLP-1 analogues work by mimicking the action of a similarly shaped molecule called glucagon-like peptide, which is naturally released by the intestines soon after eating food
GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide , have shown promise in managing PCOS symptoms
For those exploring alternatives, the TB-500 alternatives article covers other options in the same category
Why the distinction matters: It changes the risk calculus