While levothyroxine is generally well-tolerated, potential side effects are primarily associated with over-replacement or under-replacement of thyroid hormone
FDA-approved : It is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, chronic weight management, and reducing the risk of serious heart problems in adults with obesity or overweight ensuring safety and efficacy for its intended use
The savings may not be worth the trade-off
Please note: Compounded medications are tailored to individual needs or used in case of shortages, but they are not FDA-approved for safety or effectiveness
Alternative GLP-1 receptor agonists include dulaglutide, liraglutide, and exenatide
By week 68, 88.2% of those assigned to combination therapy remained on treatment