So I get it
The benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic water also suppresses bacterial growth, which is what allows the reconstituted vial to last 28 days in the fridge instead of 24 hours
Husain M, Birkenfeld AL, Donsmark M, Dungan K, Eliaschewitz FG, Franco DR, Jeppesen OK, Lingvay I, Mosenzon O, Pedersen SD
Side effects: Oral GLP-1s can cause many of the same side effects as the injections, including nausea, diarrhea or constipation, and upset stomach
doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.3243.
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