Compounded GLP-1 medications are not authorised in Canada
Understanding these scenarios helps you make informed decisions about your health
FDA guidance says not to use an injectable GLP-1 product that arrives warm or with inadequate refrigeration, since that can affect quality
Additionally, metformin may stimulate ovulation and increase the risk of unintended pregnancy in premenopausal women and those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
(Confirms the NICE NHS recommendation precedent for tirzepatide.) [NICE TA924] Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
When to seek medical attention: Severe or persistent abdominal pain (stop medication and seek urgent carepotential pancreatitis) Persistent nausea or vomiting affecting hydration or nutrition Signs of gallbladder disease (right upper quadrant pain) Symptoms of hypoglycaemia if taking other diabetes medications No weight loss after 3 months at maintenance dose Regular monitoring, including weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and metabolic parameters, should be conducted throughout treatment to assess efficacy and safety