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The active ingredient, semaglutide, is FDA-approved in branded products (Wegovy, Ozempic), but a compounded preparation is not itself an FDA-approved drug

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I recommend at least 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight for anyone on a weight loss program or all adults over 50

Short-acting agents like exenatide often cause more gastroparesis (slow gastric emptying), while long-acting ones like dulaglutide may be better tolerated

The peptides and small molecules under development elicit weight loss by mimicking amylin, a naturally occurring hormone that plays a role in glucose regulation