Dr. Joseph Eid, Medical Director at Cumberland Bariatric Institute in the United States, has warned against a GLP-1 medication dosing strategy shared by Real Housewives of Orange County star Emily Simpson. Simpson revealed in an interview that she takes the medication only sporadically, going weeks without it and using it again when she feels she is gaining weight. Dr. Eid explained that this approach is not how the drugs are typically prescribed, as large gaps between injections allow medication levels to fall substantially. Restarting at a higher dose increases the risk of side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. He noted that Wegovy's prescribing information warns that missing two or more consecutive doses may require restarting the dose escalation process. The doctor emphasized that celebrity dosing regimens are specific to the individual and should not be considered appropriate for anyone else, urging patients to consult their prescribing physician.
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