Following the phasing out of coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medications by numerous companies, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, patients are increasingly turning to direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms to order medications directly from manufacturers
A case study of a 32-year-old man who used Retatrutide he purchased online reported severe diarrhea that hospitalised him
For patients experiencing mild to moderate leg pain whilst taking Wegovy, several self-management strategies may provide relief
Protein intake is the single most important nutritional factor
Proper titration starting at a low dose and gradually increasing was associated with better tolerability (Jastreboff et al., 2023)
Oral Forms Both semaglutide delivery methods produce similar side effect profiles: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain