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hlthe2b

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3. Yes, not to mention gastric paresis...

Reply to buzzycrumbhunger (Reply #1)

Sat May 3, 2025, 02:11 PM

May 3

These compounded “formulations” may well be far more problematic than, Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro or other FDA-approved branded products. This internet “talk to a doc” (supposedly) approach for generic compunded substitute is risky— especially w RFK JR overseeing HHS, including FDA.

People will be tempted but I would advise going through their own Physician.

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Anyone know how I can pick one of those weight loss drugs? They are [View all] Maraya1969 May 3 OP

Pharmacy tech here buzzycrumbhunger May 3 #1

Please keep posting your insights from the world of science. Much needed. erronis May 3 #2

Yes, not to mention gastric paresis... hlthe2b May 3 #3

I spoke with 2 doctors and they both thought it was a good idea but then never prescribed Maraya1969 May 3 #6

Primary Care or Internal Medicine. It would be highly inappropriate (albeit not illegal) for a psychiatrist hlthe2b May 3 #7

Exactly! buzzycrumbhunger May 5 #8

Big Pharma spends more on marketing than research and development. multigraincracker May 3 #4

The easiest way I found to lose weight is Emile May 3 #5

Maraya1969....Re: weight loss medication Upthevibe May 5 #9

Thanks. It is frustrating sometimes to hear the same unhelpful things over and over. Maraya1969 May 5 #10