First, rule out serious conditionsmyocarditis, cardiomyopathy, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)then consider waiting and monitoring for the first few months of clozapine treatment
For Members , below, I will walk through the labs and tests you should consider before starting, what metabolic changes to expect in the first 8-12 weeks (and why they matter more than the scale), how to structure your protein and training to protect muscle while everyone else is losing it, when dose escalation actually makes sense, the monitoring schedule that separates success from failure, and the warning signs that tell you when to adjust
Using GLP-1 RAs alongside other glucose-lowering or cardiovascular medications can significantly enhance therapeutic outcomes, reduce side effects, and better address the diverse needs of different patients
(August 2015)
The drs are great and will sit and take the time to answers any questions you may Ashley M