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Dont take an extra dose to make up for a missed one

Cutting or crushing the tablet would: Disrupt the specialized coating and formulation designed for gastric absorption Potentially alter the pharmacokinetic profile, leading to unpredictable drug levels Reduce bioavailability, as oral semaglutide already has low absorption (approximately 1% bioavailability per FDA labeling) Create inconsistent dosing between the two halves Expose the patient to medication that may not be absorbed effectively The American Diabetes Association guidelines emphasize that medications should be taken as prescribed and formulated unless specifically indicated otherwise by the manufacturer

This localised inflammation may manifest as tenderness, mild swelling, or redness at the injection site

The SURPASS and SURMOUNT trials showed tirzepatide producing greater average weight loss than semaglutide over the full treatment period, but both medications produced clinically significant results