Symptoms such as diarrhoea or abdominal cramping might be difficult to distinguish from medication side effects versus post-surgical digestive changes
The agency advises patients to use the approved drug instead of the compounded versionswhen available.
"Thats why these taste shifts are often more pronounced early on, and tend to settle once the patients weight stabilises." Other theories include the presence of GLP-1 receptors in taste buds themselves, which may alter how we process flavour, and the slowing of digestion, which can make foods feel heavier and affect how theyre perceived in the mouth
It is widely used in cosmetic products designed to support the appearance of healthy skin
Both medications are used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes and to aid in weight loss for those who are obese or overweight
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