These Drugs Mimic the Hormone GLP-1, Which the Body Naturally Releases After Eating
Also known as Ozempic, and Wegovy peptide weight loss injections
A mandatory 30-minute waiting period follows before consuming any food, beverages, or other medications
Treatment with semaglutide reduces risk of death or morbidity from cardiovascular disease- in the SUSTAIN 6 trial (104 weeks, 3297 patients with diabetes and high cardiovascular risk), the risk of developing cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke was reduced by 26% in the patients treated with semaglutide (Ozempic)
Strength, dose, route of administration, and other variables may make compounded medications different from FDA-approved drugs which makes directly comparing results & risk profile between FDA-approved drugs and compounded drugs difficult
In some cases, medications to manage nausea or promote motility may be considered, but these should always be discussed with a healthcare provider