In some cases, temporary dose reduction or pausing dose escalation of the GLP-1 medication may be appropriate while nutritional status is optimized, though this decision should be made collaboratively between patient and provider
Stephanie Widmer says the science behind many of these substances is limited
Important regulatory context: The FDA has published communications addressing risks associated with some compounded GLP-1 products (for example, dosing errors and quality variability)
Hydration is not just about drinking water
This is common for patients who need to stay on a medication that is causing telogen effluvium, such as those who may need to keep using the highest dose of Ozempic, Moustafa said
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