Report heart palpitations, tremor, excessive sweating, severe anxiety, or heat intolerance to your provider immediately, as these may indicate thyroid imbalance rather than normal GLP-1 adjustment
Cleveland Clinic explains that muscle tissue is metabolically active, meaning it requires more energy to maintain than fat tissue. When muscle mass decreases, resting energy expenditure may also decrease. Harvard Health Publishing explains that muscle tissue influences resting metabolic rate, meaning it affects how many calories your body uses at rest. Mayo Clinic explains that strength training helps maintain and build muscle, improve balance, and support everyday physical tasks. The American Cancer Society notes that strength training supports daily function, mobility, and overall physical health. The takeaway is simple: pair weight loss with resistance training so your body keeps getting a clear signal to use and maintain muscle
they slow down stomach emptying and reduce hunger cues
Patient harm from compounded weight loss shots According to a civil complaint filed against Empower Pharmacy, a 50-year-old Texan woman spent weeks in the hospital and died in 2024 after using untested compounded semaglutide/cyanocobalamin injections as prescribed by the compounder
Monitoring liver enzymes and kidney function is important, especially for patients with pre-existing liver or kidney conditions
Your body's weight-regulating biology doesn't simply 'reset' to baseline after months of treatment