Switching GLP-1s
Plain-language patient-community terms — plateau, microdosing, switching.
Definition
Moving from one GLP-1 to another (e.g., semaglutide to tirzepatide). Generally requires re-titration; the prior drug's washout time and the new drug's titration plan both matter.
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