A product marketed online may not match the medicine used in regulated clinical trials
Kidney injury, particularly with exenatide, can occur due to dehydration from severe gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and vomiting
Side effect management plan: Common GLP-1 treatment side effects like nausea and diarrhea are typically mild, but worth planning for
People experiencing side effects also report switching their medication at higher rates (31% versus 19%)
Most prescribers will have some knowledge of the pharmacies and can vouch, says Scott Brunner, the chief executive officer at the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC)
Walking, strength training, or other manageable activities support your metabolism and help maintain muscle as the drugs assist with weight control