1. Compounded Semaglutide
- Indication: Used for weight management.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, dehydration, kidney issues, thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and hypoglycemia.
- Drug Interactions: Increased risk of hypoglycemia with insulin and sulfonylureas. Delays gastric emptying affecting absorption of oral medications.
2. Everyday+
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, gastritis.
- Note: Generally mild and transient.
3. Everyday+ Weight
- Common Side Effects: Similar to Everyday+, with bloating and oily stools.
- Precaution: Monitor dietary fat intake.
4. MIC+B12
- Common Side Effects: Injection site discomfort, nausea, fatigue.
- Precautions: Avoid if pregnant or nursing.
5. Methylene Blue
- Warnings: Risk of serotonin syndrome with serotonergic drugs.
- Common Side Effects: Headache, blue urine, nausea, diarrhea.
- Contraindications: Avoid in G6PD deficiency and with certain antidepressants.
6. Mounjaro®
- Indication: For type 2 diabetes management.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
- Warnings: Potential thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, kidney failure. Increased risk of hypoglycemia with other diabetes medications.
7. Oral Semaglutide
- Warnings: Similar to compounded semaglutide regarding dehydration and thyroid issues.
- Drug Interactions: Similar to compounded semaglutide, with particular caution in adjusting thyroid hormone medications.
8. Ozempic®
- Black Box Warning: Similar thyroid cancer risks as above.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache.
- Drug Interactions: Similar to compounded semaglutide.
9. Sermorelin
- Common Side Effects: Injection site reactions, dizziness, headache.
- Precautions: Not for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
10. Vardenafil + Tadalafil
- Common Side Effects: Headache, flushing, visual disturbances.
- Precautions: Avoid with nitrates due to potential cardiovascular risks.
11. Wegovy®
- Black Box Warning: Similar to Ozempic® regarding thyroid cancer risks.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain.
- Drug Interactions: Similar to Ozempic®.
12. Zepbound®
- Indication: For weight management.
- Common Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort.
- Warnings: Similar to Mounjaro® regarding thyroid cancer risks.
General Recommendations
- Monitoring: Regular monitoring for side effects and interactions is crucial, especially when combining medications.
- Consultation: Always speak with a healthcare provider regarding any potential interactions, especially for drugs with narrow therapeutic windows like warfarin or those affecting blood sugar levels.
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