Rivas telehealth prescribes GLP-1 medications only compounded semaglutide, compounded tirzepatide, Wegovy, and Zepbound, when medically appropriate
Different countries have varying regulations, and some classify peptides as controlled substances
GLP-1 medications were originally designed as medical tools for diabetes management, not quick fixes for poor metabolic habits
All medications, regardless of the class or subtype, have been standardized based on respective dose titration and its application related to the safety, efficacy and intended mechanism of action as they were researched and investigated, added Monique Richard, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Nutrition-In-Sight
A lot of GLP-1 discussion focuses on how much weight is lost