When to Contact Your Provider Mild symptoms such as temporary fatigue or injection irritation Monitor and discuss at follow-up Persistent bloating, appetite changes, or headaches Schedule a check-in Severe symptoms such as chest pain or allergic reactions Seek immediate medical care Questions to Ask Before Starting Ipamorelin Before starting ipamorelin, ask your provider: What side effects should I watch for
Importantly, initiation of GLP-1RA may decrease levothyroxine dose requirements in patients with hypothyroidism through weight loss, enhance levothyroxine absorption due to delayed gastrointestinal (GI) transit, and have direct effects on the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis [23,24,25,26,27,28,29], potentially increasing the risk of thyroid hormone over-replacement (i.e., iatrogenic hyperthyroidism)
For obesity management, semaglutide is initiated at 0.25 mg weekly and titrated gradually to the target dose of 2.4 mg weekly to minimize gastrointestinal intolerance[14]
Meanwhile, compounded semaglutide (not FDA-approved) has been advertised starting around $199 per month in some programs, though details may change over time