Tenpas cautions against using compounded versions of GLP-1 medications that are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), since they may lack rigorous quality standards and may not be as potent as prescription formulations
Other medical reasons for pausing treatment include severe gastrointestinal adverse effects that don't improve with dose reduction or supportive measures, acute kidney injury related to dehydration from gastrointestinal side effects, severe hypoglycemia (particularly when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas), and worsening diabetic retinopathy
said that several tests of the compounded drugs that claimed to contain semaglutide showed "concerning levels of unknown impurities." One sample in particular had a concerning level of 33%, which may pose potential safety risks to patients, according to Novo
Kalinderi, K., Papaliagkas, V
Seek Emergency Help if Needed : If you experience severe symptoms, like intense headaches, heavy bleeding, or blood in your stool or urine, dont wait
Nausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects
