It depends on how your body responds to the medication including how it affects your energy, sleep, and any side effects you experience
Prescribers should be vigilant, as the FDA emphasizes the need for patients to use FDA-approved medications when available and suitable for the patient
People who should not use GLP-1s include: Pregnant people People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer People with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, a rare condition that affects the endocrine glands People who are hypersensitive to GLP-1 agonist drugs GLP-1 Drugs Are Lifelong Treatments Questions to Ask Your Doctor Am I a candidate for a GLP-1 weight loss drug
If you notice vomiting, marked lethargy, or behavior changes, pause and contact your veterinarian
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide contain identical active ingredients formulated to pharmaceutical standards by licensed 503A compounders
Actual lightening effects typically become noticeable after 8-12 weeks of consistent use