In Canada, the prevalence of obesity increased three-fold over the last three decades and now affects one in four adults, according to Obesity Canada
When I ask if theyre not hungry, many will say: Im on Mounjaro (or Wegovy)
FDA applies four factors to determine whether a compounded drug is essentially a copy of a commercially available product: Same active ingredient semaglutide or tirzepatide Same route of administration subcutaneous injection Same dosage form injectable solution Same strength matching FDA-approved doses (0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg, etc.) If your compounded product meets these four criteria, it is essentially a copy of Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound and it is illegal to compound, prescribe, or dispense
If youre considering this treatment, a thorough evaluation will help determine if its the right choice for your weight loss goals
Sebastiano, M., Chastel, O., de Thoisy, B., Eens, M
Here are a few ways semaglutide might cause this pain: Gastrointestinal Issues: Semaglutide can cause stomach problems like nausea, vomiting, and constipation