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Compounded medications carry additional risks

Those with a history of gastroparesis, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, or previous gastrointestinal surgery may experience more pronounced symptoms and should have a lower threshold for seeking medical advice

Inaccurate dosing may result in subtherapeutic drug levels, reducing weight loss efficacy, or inadvertent overdosing, which increases the risk of adverse effects

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Both can independently cause gastrointestinal side effects, which may be additive when used together, particularly nausea or stomach discomfort