About 1 in 8 Americans uses GLP-1 drugs for diabetes, weight loss and other chronic conditions, including semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
One phenomenon frequently discussed by patients is a runny nose or increased congestion after an injection
The medication's impact on bowel function may potentially affect pre-existing gastrointestinal conditions, though evidence is limited
One study found that after people took semaglutide for 20 weeks and then stopped, they gained back almost 7% of their body weight within a year
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In addition, two of the three reported pharmacy partners (Strive Compounding Pharmacy and Promise Pharmacy) have past disciplinary actions [19] , including one for improper semaglutide compounding