The FDA updated its drug shortage list on Friday, marking the branded versions of semaglutide as fully available
According to FTI Consulting, spending on chips, sweet bakery goods, cookies, soft drinks, ice cream, candy, and chocolate is substantially lower among active users while overall dollar spend on those same items has held steadier than expected, suggesting a premiumization effect: people are eating less, but choosing better when they do
It is typical and aligns with safe weight loss recommendations
But if you experience intense distention or pain, reach out to your healthcare provider right away
If a patients symptoms are uncontrolled after two to four weeks of OTC treatment, pharmacists should assess the patients adherence and refer for prescription therapy if necessary
The mechanism is straightforward: GLP-1 agonists reduce gastric emptying, prolonging the time fats spend in the small intestine and triggering more bile acid deconjugation and reabsorption issues