Pharmacies were allowed to compound semaglutide while there was an official shortage, but the FDA has since declared that the shortage is over
Because compounded medications are not FDA-approved, they do not carry standardized FDA required labeling, including side-effect warnings, boxed warnings, or risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS) that apply to approved drugs
Some people are so responsive they will tell me, I don't get hungry anymore
The company has filed at least 12 lawsuits against entities they say are selling knockoff Ozempic
When you cannot eat, grab one
If you have a history of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), however, or if youre taking other medications that might affect your blood sugar, you should monitor your blood sugar closely and let your provider know before you start taking the medication