Lilly issued its own alert in June on the dangers of compounded tirzepatide, noting that it is the only lawful supplier of FDA-approved tirzepatide medicines. Lilly is deeply concerned about the proliferation of online sales and posts on social media involving counterfeit, fake, compounded and any other unsafe or untested versions of what they say is tirzepatide, the company said
In addition, whey protein concentrate and lactoferrin are included as necessary stabilizing agents for the glutathione molecule, to prevent it from oxidizing and degrading into its parent amino acids, cysteine, glutamine, and glycine
Furthermore, there was an increased risk of serious adverse events including an increased incidence of disturbances in diabetes control and diabetes diagnoses, as well as serious gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, dermatological, infectious, and bleeding adverse events
The article says a provider should establish baseline mental health status before therapy begins, screening specifically for depression, anxiety, and disordered eating patterns
Tirzepatide niacinamide vs other compounded formulations Compounding pharmacies offer tirzepatide in combination with various additives, each with distinct rationales and potential benefits
Many patients report successful weight loss when they add a GLP-1 medication to a healthy lifestyle