Restarting the medication helped restore some protection, but only partially, showing that discontinuation leaves a lasting scar. What This Means for Patients For patients currently taking a GLP-1 medication, the key takeaway is this: If you are considering stopping, talk to your doctor first
The average weight loss expected is 10 to 20% of your starting weight, depending on the type of GLP-1 medication youre on, and the length of time you take it, TODAY.com reported
If your Aetna plan requires step therapy, your provider may need to document and verify that you tried using metformin for at least one month and it didnt work for you, for reasons such as lack of effectiveness, allergies, interactions or side effects
Weigh-ins and measurements: Regularly weigh yourself or take body measurements to assess your progress