13-17 The FDA has also published articles to inform patients and providers about compounded semaglutide, urging them to obtain a prescription from their doctor, fill the prescription at a state-licensed pharmacy, and visit the BeSafeRx campaign for resources to safely buy prescription medications online. 10 Many organizations are taking action to spread awareness of compounded semaglutide and the potential for fake versions, including the World Health Organization (WHO), Novo Nordisk, news agencies, and health care experts
Patients should be educated to temporarily discontinue SGLT2 inhibitors during periods of acute illness, before planned surgery (stop 3 days before major procedures requiring fasting), or if experiencing persistent vomiting
This approach supports safety and efficacy optimization before starting or adjusting either medication
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