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After what time frame off GLP-1 RA therapy should you restart at the lowest starting dose?

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Endocrinology · Tufts Medical Center Physicians Organization

When a patient has stopped an incretin agonist for more than 2 weeks, I suggest at least restarting at a reduced dose. After 3-4 weeks, I would suggest restarting at the lowest or next to lowest dose. Restarting at a higher dose with anti-nausea medication such as ondansetron may be an option for so...

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Endocrinology · John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County

I would usually restart the medication at the lowest dose if it has been 3-4 weeks, as with the half life of the current GLP-1RA, their levels should be almost gone. Also there is the issue of prioritizing long term adherence versus short term control. If patients have GI side effects with a restart...

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