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That may change based on the results of a Phase 3 trial completed last year, in which patients who took 25-milligram semaglutide pills lost an average 13.6% of their body weight after 64 weeks, compared to 2.2% who took a placebo

Per the brand's published pricing reviewed for this article, compounded semaglutide injection is listed from $249 for the first month and compounded tirzepatide injection from $329, with prescription approval not guaranteed after provider review

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For Hashimoto's patients, this discontinuation requires careful planning because: Thyroid hormone requirements increase significantly during pregnancy (typically 25-50% higher) Weight regain after GLP-1 discontinuation will change levothyroxine requirements again Optimal thyroid function before conception is critical for fetal brain development If you discover you are pregnant while on a GLP-1 medication , stop the medication immediately and contact your healthcare provider for urgent thyroid function testing and levothyroxine dose adjustment

Rapid weight loss can lead to a reduction in lean muscle if protein intake and strength training do not keep pace