What To Talk to Your Doctor About If you are currently taking GLP-1 medication or considering starting one, here are some things to discuss with your care team: Whether you take two or more blood pressure medications and if your doses may need to be adjusted after starting a GLP-1 How to monitor your blood pressure at home and what readings should prompt a call to your doctor Symptoms to watch for, including dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting Whether staying well hydrated and avoiding skipping meals can help reduce the risk of low blood pressure episodes How often your blood pressure should be checked after beginning GLP-1 therapy A Balanced Perspective GLP-1 medications remain highly beneficial for many people
When medications are added to the FDAs shortage list (which was recently the case for semaglutide and tirzepatide), drug compounders are allowed to prepare them at a lower cost
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Medscapes coverage of the FDAs concerns makes this line clear, and providers who cross it do so without the protections that govern standard clinical practice