Even in instances when compounding is legal, compounded drugs are not FDA approved, which means they have not been tested for safety, effectiveness, or quality control
Ozempic (Semaglutide) is a new treatment for type 2 diabetes
The biggest cons of semaglutide for her are: Nausea Hyper-fixating on foods Receiving some backlash for taking the medication The nausea was "awful," Dunham said: "Not unmanageable, but not fun." By "hyper-fixating" on foods, Dunham means that if she feels she wants, say, McDonald's French fries, she's not satisfied and doesn't want to eat anything else until she's got them, she said
Patients can minimise gastrointestinal discomfort by eating smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding high-fat and spicy foods, and ensuring adequate hydration
It works by reducing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness, which helps to decrease calorie intake