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Before starting any weight loss medication
GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are prescription medications with real risks. They are contraindicated for some people — including those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome — and they carry warnings related to pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney injury, and use during pregnancy. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Only a licensed clinician who has evaluated you can determine whether these medications are appropriate and safe for you.
About compounded medications
Many providers covered on this site sell compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide. Compounded drugs are prepared by pharmacies for individual patients and are legal under U.S. law in defined circumstances — but they are not FDA-approved products. The FDA does not evaluate compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are sold, and the FDA has published warnings about dosing errors and unsafe ingredients in some compounded GLP-1 products. Where this site describes compounded medications, that description is informational and is not an endorsement of their safety or effectiveness.
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