Although prescriber clinics or compounding pharmacies may continue to dispense or personally furnish compounded GLP-1s that were purchased prior to the end dates dictated by the FDA, compounding pharmacies and outsourcing pharmacies cannot dispense or distribute GLP-1s that were compounded prior to the end dates
As GLP-1 RAs are contraindicated for people with gastrointestinal disease, pancreatitis, or a family history of mutations in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2/medullary thyroid carcinoma (MEN2/MTC), SGLT2i is the preferred treatment for these patients groups
Work with a provider experienced in post-surgical weight loss to monitor your specific response
Eat Small, Bland Meals: Choose light foods like crackers, toast, or plain rice to minimize stomach irritation
Adverse Effects Common adverse effects: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Less common adverse effects: Pancreatitis Injection site reactions Precautions: Avoid in patients with severe gastrointestinal disease Contraindicated in patients with medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 syndrome for certain agents Comparative Analysis Explanation: GLP-1 analogues directly activate GLP-1 receptors, producing stronger incretin effects than DPP-4 inhibitors, which simply prevent degradation of endogenous GLP-1
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