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According to Basilico, the effect GLP-1 drugs have on patients' appetites means there needs to be added emphasis on nutrition

Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality

For instance, if a recent dose increase has left you unable to function, ask your healthcare team about a slower dose escalation

Different GLP-1 treatments have been found to work at varying speeds, according to clinical trials

Due to this extended activity, side effects can last several days, which is why these medications are typically started at low doses and gradually titrated to the desired level

The ability to buy or pick up discounted GLP-1s at outlets like Walmart, Costco, Sams Club, and CVS could make GLP-1s more affordable for some people who dont have insurance coverage, says Sarah Ackah, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist also at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center