For most licensed weight loss medicines, menstrual changes are not a direct pharmacological effect of the drug itself, but rather a secondary consequence of significant or rapid weight loss and the associated changes in energy availability and body composition
Consider incorporating bland, low-fiber foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (commonly known as the BRAT diet) when experiencing diarrhea
But there's a side effect most people aren't warned about: you're losing muscle, not just fat
The FDA has received adverse-event reports involving compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, including dosing errors and events requiring medical attention
Five Things to Know About Compounded GLP-1s Since more and more direct-to-consumer digital health companies are offering compounded GLP-1s (Sesame is the latest to announce theyre offering compounded GLP-1), lets learn a bit about compounding. First, a compounded medication is a custom-made medicine prepared by a pharmacist to meet specific needs that arent met by standard, commercially available drugs