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Their concerns were categorized as follows: Overprescribing (clinically inappropriate prescribing): 56% Compromised continuity of care (e.g., follow-up visits, titration, tapering off medication): 50% Lack of complete medical history: 47% Medication interactions and/or side effect management: 43% Lack of transparency to the patients broader care team: 32% Prevalence of compounded GLP-1s/GIPs: 32% Lack of holistic support of weight management: 24% Researchers have raised marketing and safety concerns about compounded and counterfeit GLP-1s, and the FDA recommends that patients "obtain a prescription from their doctor and fill the prescription at a state-licensed pharmacy." However, patient demand for these drugs is likely to persist due to their significantly lower costs
Some patients also find natural remedies such as peppermint tea or ginger helpful in reducing mild digestive discomfort