Semiglutide, once an obscure medical term, is now on the tip of every dieter’s tongue. Sales of the injectable diabetic medication skyrocketed when users reported significant weight loss. Compounding pharmacies jumped in and started making more affordable versions. The race is now on to develop an oral form. This week some compounding pharmacies have already released injectable and oral forms, available by prescription. They cost around two hundred dollars a month. At least for now.
The FDA issued statements warning people to beware of compounded Semiglutide due to a lack of sufficient safety studies. The lack of approval has not stemmed the tide of weight-loss seekers.
Signs and symptoms:
Semiglutide slows down the digestive system, so you feel full quicker and longer. That’s okay to a point. But it can lead to bloating, constipation, and nausea.
What to do:
Discuss treatments with your doctor. If Semiglutide is too expensive, be patient. I think more affordable options are on their way soon.
Thought for the Day:
If Semiglutide costs too much to pay, cheaper versions are one their way.
Contributed by Family Practice Doctor Kyle Scarborough, M.D. You can reach him
at
drscarborough@familylifemedical.com
