Weeks 5+ (Maintenance Phase)
Congratulations on completing the titration phase of your compounded liraglutide program! In the next step, we will be at the maintenance phase and will continue on this dosage going forward. Continue to watch out for side effects, most commonly:
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- If you are having a lot of issues, we can send an anti-nausea prescription to your pharmacy. Just give us a call at (513) 559-1222 or text us during business hours at (513) 572-1718.
- Constipation
- It’s a good idea to use over the counter stool softeners (colace, Senekot), fiber, or Miralax if you are having trouble with constipation.
- GERD
- Acid reflux/GERD symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter Pepcid (famotidine) or Prilosec (omeprazole).
If you are having major trouble with side effects, it is recommended to go back to your previous dosage for a week or two and then try increasing again.
What's Next?
Order: Liraglutide Maintenance Month
- You will need a new order of medication for each month
- These orders will contain 15 mL of liraglutide (7.5mg vial x 2).
- From here on, you will continue at 3mg daily, which is 50 units.
- A live or virtual appointment is required for months 1, 2 and 3.
- At appointment number you will be able to order a 3 months supply of medications.
- A virtual visit will be required every 3 months to continue receiving refills.
- Failure to attend these visits will result in termination of the program!
Sharps Disposal
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD USED NEEDLES/SYRINGES DIRECTLY IN THE TRASH. Place your used needles and syringes into a thick plastic container (such as an empty bleach bottle). Use a sharpie to mark “SHARPS” on the bottle. Once it is full, or when you are done with the program, use tape to secure the lid and place it in a trash receptacle.
