Under federal and state laws, semaglutide is a prescription-only drug
Phentermine is a central nervous system stimulant that suppresses appetite by increasing norepinephrine
Additionally, hormonal changesincluding alterations in leptin, ghrelin, and thyroid hormonescan influence appetite and energy balance, making continued weight loss more challenging
Both agencies noted that the reports were rare relative to the large number of patients using these medications and that confounding factors, including pre-existing mental health conditions, major lifestyle changes, and concurrent medications, made it difficult to attribute psychiatric symptoms directly to GLP1 treatment
Releasing the pinch before withdrawing the needle prevents medication from tracking along the needle path