The frequency with which you should take your GoSlim weight loss medication depends on the specific product you are using. Each medication has a unique dosing schedule that is tailored to optimize its effectiveness and minimize side effects. Here’s an overview of how often to take each GoSlim product:
1. Ozempic® (Semaglutide Injection)
Dosage Frequency: Once a week.
Details: Ozempic® is administered as a subcutaneous injection and should be taken once a week on the same day each week, at any time of the day, with or without meals. It’s important to use it consistently on the same day to maintain steady levels of the medication in your body.
Doctor's Guidance: Your healthcare provider will start you on a lower dose to reduce the likelihood of side effects and gradually increase the dose as needed for optimal weight management and blood sugar control.
2. Saxenda® (Liraglutide Injection)
Dosage Frequency: Once daily.
Details: Saxenda® is injected subcutaneously once a day, at any time, with or without food. It is usually started at a lower dose, which is gradually increased over several weeks to minimize potential side effects and allow your body to adjust to the medication.
Doctor's Guidance: Your healthcare provider will instruct you on how to increase your dose weekly until you reach the full dosage. This titration schedule helps reduce the risk of nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
3. Orlistat
Dosage Frequency: Three times a day with meals.
Details: Orlistat should be taken orally three times daily with each main meal that contains fat (during or up to one hour after the meal). If you skip a meal or have a meal without fat, you can skip that dose of Orlistat.
Doctor's Guidance: Your healthcare provider may provide additional dietary recommendations to ensure the medication is as effective as possible while minimizing potential gastrointestinal side effects.
4. RYBELSUS® (Oral Semaglutide)
Dosage Frequency: Once daily.
Details: RYBELSUS® is an oral medication that should be taken once daily, at least 30 minutes before the first meal, beverage, or any other oral medications of the day with a small amount of water (no more than 4 ounces). This timing helps ensure the best absorption of the medication.
Doctor's Guidance: Your healthcare provider will guide you on starting with a lower dose and gradually increasing it to reduce the likelihood of side effects, such as nausea.