what is the recommended dosage of setmelanotide FAQ

Common side effects of Setmelanotide include:

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, healthcare provider, or pharmacist first.

Adult and pediatric dosage Injection, solution

Setmelanotide is a prescription medication indicated for long-term weight management in patients with obesity owing to proopiomelanocortin (POMC), proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 (PCSK1), leptin receptor (LEPR) deficiency, or Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS).

Imcivree is usually a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely use it long term. Do not use more Imcivree than your doctor prescribes. For some drugs, doing so may lead to unwanted side effects or overdose.