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The lack of a standard of care for obesity adds complexity for employers, who must determine appropriate guardrails for medication use
Semaglutide, already approved by the FDA as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1 and works on appetite centers in the brain and the gut, producing feelings of fullness
While both drug companies provide warning labels about common side effects of their GLP-1 medications, their labels may not provide adequate warning about severe complications such as stomach paralysis, intestinal blockages, or bowel obstruction
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Its no longer manufactured in the United States after its maker stopped production, but this medication can be obtained from certain pharmacies that make compounded medications
