glp-1 medication long term side effects Study identifies benefits, risks linked to popular weight-loss drugs – WashU Medicine Weight Loss Blog – Maryland

However, experts such as Lydia Alexander, MD, president of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and Chief Medical Officer at Enara, argue that the risks of compounded peptide medications make them a dangerous alternative to approved GLP-1 drugs as they are often produced and sold illegally by unlicensed pharmacies and "bootleggers" taking advantage of drug shortages, potentially containing unknown or dangerous ingredients that could be ineffective or actively harmful to patients

Eligibility, medication selection, dose and monitoring must be determined by a qualified licensed healthcare provider

Packing your own snacks while traveling on a GLP-1 is helpful to ensure you have protein-rich, nutrient-dense options when you need them, she adds

After reconstitution, keep refrigerated (about 2-8 C), protect from light, and use within a few weeks