This dynamic produced a largely unregulated online marketplace where telehealth companies and other sellers mass-produced and widely promoted compounded GLP-1 drugs containing a different source of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (what drugs are made from), meaning the compounded versions were not the same and according to the FDA, could contain incorrect doses, too much or too little of the active ingredient, and possibly contaminants and bacteria
Not everyone is a candidate for these weight loss medications, and they can have a range of side effects
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Chronic users of certain medications, such as metformin (used to treat diabetes) or proton pump inhibitors (used for acid reflux)
Reducing that inflammation while stimulating collagen production produces a dual benefit that microneedling alone cannot achieve
For women who haven't been able to reach their weight goals through diet and exercise alone, GLP-1 medications are one option a healthcare professional, such as a Midi Health clinician, may recommend as part of a broader weight management plan