In a press release, the company announced that legal action is being taken against certain medical spas, weight loss or wellness clinics, and compounding pharmacies for "the unlawful marketing and sales of non-FDA approved counterfeit and compounded semaglutide products claiming to contain semaglutide," including allegations of false advertising, trademark infringement and unlawful sales of non FDA-approved compounded products
But if you have severe symptoms, immediately call 911 (or your local emergency number) or go to the nearest emergency room
The STEP trials demonstrated that semaglutide alone produces average weight loss of 15-22% of body weight over 68 weeks in non-diabetic patients with obesity
The takeaway from this analysis shouldnt be that people should avoid these drugs, says Pinto
Warnings Cautions and warnings: Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
However, like any medication, ongoing monitoring is important