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The survey of 1,012 current and recent GLP-1 users found that rather than risk losing the benefits of their medication, close to half (41%) are choosing to absorb the discomfort or manage it on their own in one of three ways: 19% endure significant side effects but tolerate them because they believe the medications benefits are worth it 11% have seriously considered stopping or have already stopped because of side effects 11% have reduced their dose, skipped doses, or changed how they take the medication on their own, without provider guidance When patients start adjusting their own doses, it often means theyre struggling with symptoms they believe they just have to live with, said Dr

On the other hand, if youre tolerating the medication well but not seeing the desired results, your provider can modify the dosing schedule