Protecting Yourself If you prescribe GLP-1 medications as part of your practice, consider taking the following measures to protect yourself from potential legal action in the event of a patients adverse event: Familiarize yourself with your states regulations regarding GLP-1s, if there are any (eg, Arkansas requires a physical exam before a GLP-1 script can be written via a video appointment)
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Seek medical help right away if you notice: severe or persistent abdominal pain and/or constipation, repeated vomiting, inability to keep fluids down, or fainting signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling, hives, or trouble breathing (seek emergency care) any new, concerning, or sudden symptom after starting the medication or increasing the dose that doesnt improve Key Takeaways Semaglutide and tirzepatide are effective and safe weight loss medications that are designed to be paired with a healthy diet and exercise
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This new agreement might signal the beginning of the end for compounded GLP-1s, both due to legal pressure from the FDA and GLP-1 makers as well as the steady drop in list prices for authorized products, which are now finally close to the prices for compounded versions