In this post, the Toronto Functional Medicine Centres IV Lounge highlights: What is SIBO
FDA-labeled warnings include: Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors (contraindicated in patients with personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2) Pancreatitis (report severe abdominal pain, with or without vomiting) Gallbladder disease (including gallstones and cholecystitis) Acute kidney injury secondary to dehydration from gastrointestinal symptoms Hypoglycemia when used with insulin or insulin secretagogues (dose adjustments may be needed) Diabetic retinopathy complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and pre-existing retinopathy Suicidal behavior and ideation (monitor for depression or suicidal thoughts) Intestinal obstruction/ileus (particularly with severe constipation) These medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and should be discontinued at least two months before a planned pregnancy
The Bigger Picture Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are not replacing your DMARDs or your biologics
Step 3: "Follicle Reactivation" Your starving follicles finally get the targeted nutrition they need
The important fact to remember is that each individual nevus tends to remain uniform in color and shape
If you accidentally leave your HCG out of the fridge, the medication is likely still fine to use, but avoid leaving it out for 72 hours or more