Compounded semaglutide is an alternative to the FDA-approved branded versions like Ozempic or Wegovy
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From libido-enhancing shots like PT-141 to hormone replacement therapy, the alternatives are diverse and promising
Regarding thyroid and endocrine concerns : rodent studies with GLP-1 receptor agonists have shown C-cell tumours at supratherapeutic doses, but this finding has not been replicated in humans and is not listed as a contraindication in UK or EU SmPCs for approved agents in this class
Thus, exenatide treated patients maintained their cognitive benefit 12-months following drug cessation, however, it should be noted that cognitive scores also remained unchanged for controls between 12 and 24 months