Food and beverages in the mouth can dilute any residual semaglutide that has not yet fully absorbed through the mucosa
How Cleveland Care Clinic May Use This Option Patient Evaluation Full medical history, labs, comorbid conditions, contraindications screening Informed Consent & Shared Decision Discussion of pros, uncertainties, and monitoring plan Personalized Dosing Plan Titrating dose carefully to balance efficacy and tolerability Comprehensive Support Dietary, behavioral, activity coaching alongside injection therapy Regular Monitoring Tracking metabolic markers, side effects, weight, body composition Adjustment or Transition If compounded therapy is not ideal long-term, transition to FDA-approved alternatives when feasible Who Might Be a Candidate
Staying informed about emerging therapies can empower patients to make proactive choices about their health
These medications are a class of drugs known as GLP-1 agonists because they mimic a hormone in our body called GLP-1 which regulates hunger, appetite, and cravings
Your provider can tell you what is realistic for your situation and adjust the plan through the portal if needed