Sam Tejada recommends compounded semaglutide because it allows patients the benefits of GLP-1 medication without the high cost of and sometimes limited availability of name-brand medication: One issue with the manufacturing of a high-demand product is that the pharmacies arent able to consistently fulfill the need, so the product is not always readily available
This is especially important if you were on a higher dose (10 mg, 12.5 mg, or 15 mg), because jumping back in at that level after a gap can cause severe nausea and GI symptoms
However, patients must be cautious regarding drug interactions
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[1] [3] Pregnancy and lactation are additional considerations, as tirzepatide has shown embryo-fetal risk in animal studies and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
This staged approach makes it easier to identify which compound might cause any side effects that emerge