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Over an entire vial, this wasted medication adds up, potentially costing you a full dose by the time the vial is empty

Patients who lose the most weight on GLP-1s tend to make protein-forward food choices, stay hydrated (GLP-1s slow gastric emptying and dehydrate patients faster than they realize), prioritize sleep (sleep deprivation drives weight regain), and add some form of strength training

People with multiple NAION risk factors such as sleep apnoea, high blood pressure and diabetes should undergo careful consideration with their treating doctor before starting these medications

This approach requires a provider who is experienced with compounding calculations and should never be attempted without professional guidance

When it occurs, it is more often linked to rapid weight loss or changes in nutrition rather than a direct effect of the medication itself