Australia's Chief Medical Officer and the medicines regulator, the Therapeutic Goods Administration, have warned Australians not to take unapproved peptides, saying they were often poorly labelled and presented a health risk
Some people also believe the drug has a future as anti-addiction medication thanks to reports that semaglutide suppresses the desire to do activities like drink alcohol and go shopping
Contact your GP if fatigue persists beyond several months, worsens progressively, significantly impairs daily activities, or is accompanied by severe gastrointestinal symptoms, signs of dehydration, or symptoms of hypoglycaemia
This is consistent across the GLP-1 class, as the STEP UP trial showed dramatically higher dysesthesia rates at higher semaglutide doses
For those who want the assurance of FDA-approved products, more comprehensive medical oversight, or insurance-covered treatment, traditional healthcare pathways remain the more appropriate choice