You might be wondering: can you increase your semaglutide dose to speed up appetite suppression or weight loss
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In June 2025, some GPs in England also started offering it to NHS patients who meet strict criteria: a BMI of 40 or over (or 37.5 if from a minority ethnic background) and four out of five of these conditions: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart and vascular disease, high cholesterol and obstructive sleep apnoea GPs in England have been incentivised to prescribe Mounjaro since April 2026, so that more people benefit from it
Based on the available data, these drugs are great as adjunct OSA treatments, which include CPAP therapy for most patients. Tirzepatide significantly improved OSA outcomes, with concomitant reduction in body weight, compared with placebo in the SURMOUNT-OSA study
For someone beginning at 220 pounds, this translates to losing approximately 53 pounds over the treatment period
Do not stop semaglutide without discussing with your prescriber