Jastreboff AM et al., SURMOUNT-1, NEJM 2022 (NEJMoa2206038) : tirzepatide up to 15 mg, loss -22,5% at 72 weeks
Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol) is required for multi-dose vials drawn from repeatedly over 28 days the benzyl alcohol prevents bacterial growth that would otherwise contaminate the solution
The FDA notes that some patients who cannot be treated with an FDA-approved medication due to an allergy or difficulty swallowing pills can benefit from compounded drugs, which can be tailored to meet a patients specific medical needs
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Common side effects of lipotropic injections are mild and include soreness or redness at the injection site, mild nausea, lightheadedness, and occasional stomach upset
Effects of combined nutritional supplementation and exercise on proxy measures of muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults with sarcopenia: a 12-week multicentre RCT