Compounded medications aren't FDA-approved and aren't reviewed by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality before marketing
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Goldman, who works with patients with obesity and those who have undergone bariatric surgery, understands the challenges, both mental and physical, that patients go through during weight loss
For example, some diabetic patients who experience gastrointestinal side effects from standard doses of GLP-1 receptor agonists may benefit from a slower dose escalation to reduce discomfort
These may help better control hunger and might help the body burn more energy
Medical supply distributors often sell it without prescription requirements