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Let the solution reach room temperature for 30 minutes before injecting
At Thrive Medical Spa, the medication is administered as a once-weekly injection, making it a convenient option for many patients
Compounded GLP-1s have not been evaluated by the FDA, but side effects are expected to be similar to other GLP-1-based medications reviewed by the FDA, which have the following side effects: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal (stomach) pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia (indigestion), dizziness, abdominal distension, eructation (belching), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), flatulence (gas buildup), gastroenteritis (an intestinal infection), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (a type of digestive disorder)