Dr.PeteFamMed said:Oral GLP-1 for elderly patients is not that straightforward in my experience
This is exactly right. Dr.PeteFamMed articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The Oral GLP-1 for elderly aspect is what made the difference for me.
Reading this thread on Oral GLP-1 for elderly hits close to home. Dad of 2 checking in — I started at 281 lbs and felt like I would tried everything.
7 months on tirz and I am a different person. Not just the 56 lbs lost — my energy, my mood, my relationship with food. All transformed.
If you are on the fence about Oral GLP-1 for — take the leap. It was the best health decision I have ever made. ❤️
Dr.PainCLE — that is really helpful context on Oral GLP-1 for elderly. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?
I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.
To answer roxy_nash's question specifically:
From a clinical standpoint, Oral GLP-1 for elderly is a reasonable concern that deserves a thorough answer.
The short answer: the evidence supports this approach for most patients.
The longer answer involves reviewing the specific clinical trial data relevant to your question, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.
Bookmarked 📌 The Oral GLP-1 for info in this thread is essential. Coming back to this for sure.