Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Recommendations Important distinction: Compounded GLP-1 medications are not FDA-approved products and dont have official manufacturer prescribing information
In the meantime, there are things you can do to overcome your fear, including: Cognitive-behavioral therapy or exposure therapy, both of which have proven effective in helping people overcome needle phobia Vigorously coughing right before the injection (it may sound weird, but it works !) Applying a topical anesthetic, or ice pack to the injection site beforehand (dont forget to disinfect the injection site right after) to relieve pain Using breathing exercises during the injection to calm yourself Sitting upright during the injection helps your body feel more in control DISCLAIMER If you have any medical questions or concerns, please talk to your healthcare provider
In the SURMOUNT-2 trial, which enrolled participants with type 2 diabetes, weight loss was somewhat lower but still substantial
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In some cases, you may need to give the medication more time
Side Effects Nausea or Vomiting