Alfredo Michn Doa, especialista en Medicina Interna y coordinador del grupo de Diabetes, Obesidad y Nutricin de la Sociedad Espaola de Medicina Interna (SEMI)
Many patients remain on therapeutic doses (5mg to 15mg) for 1224 months or longer, adjusting based on weight loss targets, side effect tolerance, and personal goals
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Besides the cost of the medication itself, there is highly likely a dispensary fee that the pharmacy may charge you, and your physician may also be able to recommend a pharmacy that has lower dispensary fees for medications if you so wish
Some patients transition between these medications due to tolerability, cost preferences, or individual response patternsa decision that requires careful clinical consideration