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Re:Ozempic linked to stomach paralysis, other gastrointestin... by garblegarble on Friday October 06, 2023 @03:03PM (#37794817)
I agree with your general point, although (and it may not be the same everywhere, but is certainly true in the UK) Ozempic is supplied as a pre-filled pen injector that handles the dose for you, and is taken once a week - there are no markings for a half-dose (and the patient info sheet seems to suggest that a partial dose isn't possible)
Re:Ozempic linked to stomach paralysis, other gastrointestin... by jprete on Friday October 06, 2023 @03:23PM (#37795071)
Having taken it, I can say that attempting a half-dose of Wegovy pens would have wildly varying results. The smaller Ozempic pens can easily titrate down, but Wegovy pens are not at all designed for it.
Re:Ozempic linked to stomach paralysis, other gastrointestin... by epylar on Friday October 06, 2023 @03:35PM (#37795198)
Yup, and this is mostly to protect profit for the pharma companies so people don't split doses.