Because compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, companies selling them cannot claim that they are the same as the brand-name drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound, which are approved
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Dietary adjustments can help firm stools and reduce bowel frequency: Eat small, light meals that are low in fat and spice Include bland foods such as rice, pasta, toast, and bananas Increase soluble fibre intake (oats, psyllium husk, cooked carrots) which absorbs water Avoid insoluble fibre (raw vegetables, wholegrain cereals) temporarily Limit fatty, fried, or spicy foods that can irritate the gut Reduce artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol) which have laxative effects Consider a temporary lactose-free diet if dairy worsens symptoms It's important to continue eating, even if you have diarrhoea, to maintain nutrition
