Compounding pharmacies ship tirzepatide at 5 mg/mL, 10 mg/mL, 20 mg/mL, 30 mg/mL, and even 40 mg/mL
In 2022, the FDA added semaglutide to its drug shortage list, allowing compounding pharmacies to source ingredients and create their own versions
Allergic to metformin or any of the ingredients in liquid or tablets Taking other prescription and nonprescription medications, including vitamins, supplements and herbal products Had or have lower levels of B12 Pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding Eating less or exercising more than normal, which can affect blood sugar levels Older than 65 and have experienced a heart attack, stroke, diabetic ketoacidosis, a coma, or heart or liver disease Also tell your doctor before taking metformin if you: Regularly drink alcohol Have kidney disease The Takeaway Metformin is FDA-approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Unsurprisingly, celebs continue to feed the rumor mill