Have pity on me and just explain the easiest way to get diet medication

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

What specifcially are her concerns?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

What specifcially are her concerns?

+1
Is there data?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

This is a bit harsh but I do agree with you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Could someone just give me the basics-can I go to an online doctor? Do they take insurance? How much does everything cost? I am fat, but don't want to deal with my primary care doctor.

This makes me so angry.
I know docs are conservative and risk-averse but the fact that people don't even want to approach their PC docs means that these docs are unreasonable. Not to make this about me but I'm having statin pressure and I'm sick of it.

I would love for your doc OP to be inviting you to look at some different options! They should be working with you and helping you. Because guess what, nobody wants to go in, get shamed, get same old lecture on diet and exercise and then meds from 20 years ago.

(and a bonus print out on the Mediterranean diet - and I weigh 125. Can you imagine.)

I don't know if that's a fair assumption. I know several people who've resorted to compound pharmacies to get their hands on semaglutide and they all are just slightly overweight (less than 25 lbs), not in any medical danger from excess weight. I genuinely think it's a miracle drug, but the side effects are serious and I don't think it should be the first stop for someone looking to lose weight. I started it when I was morbidly obese, working out 4-5x a week, and eating 90% home-cooked, low carb meals. I still had some hard weeks where I wondered if it was worth it, and I know from being in Facebook groups about the meds that I had it easier than some of the patients in terms of side effects.

It is a fair assumption. I switched PCPs because mine shamed and judged me for being obese, which caused me to become healthcare- and physician-avoidant for years.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4381543/

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2017/08/fat-shaming

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

Please provide citations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

My doctor also won’t prescribe compounded, and this info is correct but not spending the time to provide citations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

More ignorant trash and lies motivated by your fear and paranoia. Your pcp is feeding you lies to keep you fat and sick and you lap it up! Enjoy being ill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Henry's meds or Found or any other company similar.

Just understand you will pay through the nose out of pocket.

And the meds don’t really work if you don’t actually watch your diet and exercise a whole lot.

If you think these are miracle drugs that will magically erase your disgusting fat, you are mistaken.

[Anonymous]

It’s true. I have had to work my ass off to lose the weight even while taking the ends. I hit the treadmill daily, weights 3x week, and weigh my food to be sure I’m getting 130 G protein and under 1400 calories to be at a deficit. Once I hit my goal weight, I can go up a little bit to my maintenance calories and then I just eat to that and work out for the rest of my life and I am 100% confident that I will be able to keep the weight off without the meds. I did not take the meds because they were magic – I took them because I needed something to make all my hard work pay off

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

Please provide citations.

NP: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/fdas-concerns-unapproved-glp-1-drugs-used-weight-loss

“ Dosing concerns with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

FDA received multiple reports of adverse events, some requiring hospitalization, that may be related to dosing errors associated with compounded injectable semaglutide products. These dosing errors resulted from patients measuring and self-administering incorrect doses of the drug, and in some cases, health care professionals miscalculating doses of the drug.

Additionally, the agency has received adverse event reports that may be related to patients prescribed compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide products in doses beyond what is in the FDA-approved drug label. This could mean using more product in a single dose, taking doses more frequently or increasing the amount more quickly (titration schedule). Some of the adverse events are serious and some patients reported seeking medical attention for their symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

More ignorant trash and lies motivated by your fear and paranoia. Your pcp is feeding you lies to keep you fat and sick and you lap it up! Enjoy being ill.

People are keeping themselves fat and ill. They are managing to do that by eating piles of trash and not moving.

Why the violent reaction to any criticism? The FDA has received adverse event notifications. They always do about virtually everything. There is no sense in not being careful.

Enjoy lapping up a lifetime of biochemistry altering medication because you failed at self control.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I too am also baffled by all of this. Should I ask my PC to prescribe compound GLP-1 from a reputable or compound pharmacy or should I just go to one of the zillion sites online and do it that way? I don’t think I’ll be able to afford Wegovy or Zepbound bc neither is covered fully by my insurance and even with the coupon it’s expensive. The compound versions are so much cheaper—so what’s the rub? Is it that you’re more likely to experience complications from compound than the pharma brand? Are these online places not reputable at all? Can anyone speak to their experience with compound from the big names-Hers, IVIM, Henrys? A year ago compound seemed taboo and now everyone seems to be buying it directly.

My pcp says her concerns about safety are so grave that she won't prescribe to compounding pharmacies. She literally wouldn't be able to sleep if she did.

Your PCP is an idiot. If they had any common sense, they would find one of the many reputable and vetted 501 B pharmacies and prescribe to you and her other patients from there. This medication is a lifesaver and compounding pharmacies are a time honored and amazing American tradition that bridges the gap for customized medicine that people need. Again, she’s an idiot and you need a new one. I literally can’t sleep right now knowing there is a doctor this stupid in the world treating patients who are stupid enough to believe her.

You are an idiot.

Compounded medication is not regulated by the FDA and not tested for safety. You can get far more of the active ingredient than you should, or virtually none of it. My doctor has had patients sick enough to end up in the hospital due to mistakes made by compounding pharmacies. And compounded semaglutide contains a salt form of semaglutide that has not been researched at all -- for safety or efficacy. The FDA has received many reports of compounded semaglutide containing toxins.

Please provide citations.

NP: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/fdas-concerns-unapproved-glp-1-drugs-used-weight-loss

“ Dosing concerns with compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide

FDA received multiple reports of adverse events, some requiring hospitalization, that may be related to dosing errors associated with compounded injectable semaglutide products. These dosing errors resulted from patients measuring and self-administering incorrect doses of the drug, and in some cases, health care professionals miscalculating doses of the drug.

Additionally, the agency has received adverse event reports that may be related to patients prescribed compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide products in doses beyond what is in the FDA-approved drug label. This could mean using more product in a single dose, taking doses more frequently or increasing the amount more quickly (titration schedule). Some of the adverse events are serious and some patients reported seeking medical attention for their symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and constipation.”

So read the directions and dose properly. It’s silly to have to pay 3x or more for a “pen” vs just drawing the compounded med into a syringe. Don’t be dumb (follow the dosing instructions and lay off the junk food) and the compounded meds work just fine.

[Anonymous]

This is just proof that just like people overdosed on food they can overdose on this medication. People can overdose on anything! Some people will have to take thyroid medicine, blood pressure medication, statins, tons of different medication‘s and nobodyblames them. I am team healthy bodies, and if GLP one agonists are what help people get there than I am OK with it! Like diabetics who need insulin, this is OK and should not be judged.
Your FDA citations failed to validate your pathetic fearmongering and lies.