Rodriguez, PhD MPH Truveta, Inc, Bellevue, WA, Samuel Gratzl, PhD Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA, Charlotte Baker, DrPH MPH CPH Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA, Duy Do, PhD Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA, Nicholas Stucky, MD PhD Truveta, Inc , Bellevue, WA Increasing demand for GLP-1 RA medications has led to global shortages, which could result in patients switching to other medications, or discontinuing their treatment completely
The most common ratio is the same 1 mg per 1 ml as the 5 mg vial that is, 10 ml of bacteriostatic water
Talk to your doctor or endocrinologist about safe ways to alter your current medications to safely incorporate these injections into your regimen
We recommend fasting for solids for 24 h (only clear liquids allowed) before procedures requiring anaesthesia for patients taking GLP- 1 RAs without significant gastrointestinal symptoms (significant symptoms include severe nausea, vomiting, and inability to tolerate oral intake and do not include fullness or early satiety) (Grade B)
While the statement doesnt specify the names of the alternatives, experts have advised using alternatives such as Qsymia and Contrave, despite their potential cardiovascular concerns
