Compounded GLP-1 medications are prescribed only when a licensed healthcare provider determines, based on an individual patients medical needs, that an FDA-approved drug is not appropriate or that a clinically significant difference exists, such as dosage form, strength, or excipient composition
A few short years ago, these drugs were mainly prescribed for type 2 diabetes
If you're taking insulin or sulfonylureas alongside your GLP-1 medicine, your healthcare provider may need to adjust these doses to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia, which can itself cause headaches
Liraglutide (Saxenda) : A GLP-1 receptor agonist administered by subcutaneous injection
Regardless of concentration, brand, or formulation
This makes unhealthy cravings less intense, so you can make better choices and feel more in control of your eating habits