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FDA stamp - FDA warning compounded semaglutide

FDA issues warning to GLP-1 compounders

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm about the risks of taking unapproved versions of Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro

A stack of books with a stethoscope on it and a healthcare provider writing something in the background: Is compounded semaglutide safe?

Is compounded semaglutide safe?

How compounded semaglutide differs from brand-name versions and what you should know before taking it

Two semaglutide autoinjectors next to each other: Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic?

Is compounded semaglutide the same as Ozempic?

Compounded semaglutide may be easy to get online, but the FDA has issued several warnings about it

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refrigerator next to an injector pen - does Mounjaro need to be refrigerated

refrigerator next to an injector pen - does Mounjaro need to be refrigerated

How to store Mounjaro

It’s perfectly safe to travel with Mounjaro as long as you plan ahead and keep a few conditions in mind

Ozempic and Mounjaro pens - switching from Ozempic to Mounjaro

Ozempic and Mounjaro pens - switching from Ozempic to Mounjaro

Switching from Ozempic to Mounjaro

Quitting Ozempic to start Mounjaro isn’t recommended for everyone—but for some, it could increase blood sugar control and weight loss

Two white pills: Is it safe to take clonazepam and trazodone together?

Two white pills: Is it safe to take clonazepam and trazodone together?

Is it safe to take clonazepam and trazodone together?

If your healthcare provider recommends taking clonazepam and trazodone together, it is important to follow their specific instructions for doing so to avoid side effects

A palm holding a few pills: Can you take ciprofloxacin and metronidazole together

A palm holding a few pills: Can you take ciprofloxacin and metronidazole together

Can you take ciprofloxacin and metronidazole together?

Why your healthcare provider may prescribe these two drugs together and what you should know about interactions and side effects

Rx pills representing Trazodone vs. Xanax

Rx pills representing Trazodone vs. Xanax

Trazodone vs. Xanax: Key differences, uses, and side effects

Find out how trazodone and Xanax are used, their side effects, and what to consider when choosing the right treatment for you.

Updated on Dec. 10, 2024

Person organizing items on desk. Does Adderall help with OCD?

Person organizing items on desk. Does Adderall help with OCD?

Does Adderall help with OCD?

Adderall may intensify OCD symptoms due to its stimulant effects. Learn about safer, proven options for managing OCD.

Updated on Dec. 10, 2024

Weights and pills represent working out on antibiotics

Weights and pills represent working out on antibiotics

Do exercise and antibiotics mix?

In most cases, working out while you’re on antibiotic medications is safe, but there is one that can increase your risk of injury.

Updated on Aug. 31, 2023

Assortment of prescription pill bottles: What's the difference between Vyvanse withdrawal vs. Vyvanse crash?

Assortment of prescription pill bottles: What's the difference between Vyvanse withdrawal vs. Vyvanse crash?

Vyvanse crash vs. withdrawal. Symptoms, safety, and more

Learn the difference between a Vyvanse crash and Vyvanse withdrawal and what to do to treat, and prevent, symptoms

Updated on Dec. 6, 2024

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