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Are compounded GLP-1s safe?
“Currently, there are no FDA-approved compounded GLP-1s. While the FDA announced in April 2025 that compounding pharmacies must stop creating and distributing copies of GLP-1 drugs, compounding pharmacies can still make new GLP-1 medications that aren’t considered copies of brand-name GLP-1 medications.”
View in the company profileHow much weight can I lose with a GLP-1?
“Studies have found that people taking 2.4 milligrams (mg) of semaglutide lost an average of 27.4 pounds.[ 6] Overall, most people taking semaglutide at doses for weight loss (2.4 mg) can expect to lose 5 to 15 percent of their starting body weight.[”
View in the company profileIs injectable GLP-1 better than oral GLP-1?
“Injectable GLP-1s perform mere single-digit percentage points above oral GLP-1 medications in studies measuring weight loss. Users of both types of the medication experienced frequent gastrointestinal upset.[”
View in the company profileWhat happens if I stop taking a GLP-1?
““Despite what people see in the media, GLP-1 drugs are not lifelong prescriptions,” says Decotiis. She notes that there are ways for people to taper off GLP-1s and keep the weight off.”
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