{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 255: Ask the Obesity Doctor Part 2: GLP-1 Safety, Counterfeit Medications, Side Effects & Ozempic Face","description":"Have you ever wondered whether compounded GLP-1 medications are as safe and effective as brand-name medications? Or how you can tell if a GLP-1 or peptide product is fake? In this episode of Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss, I\u2019m continuing my Ask the Obesity Doctor series, where I answer real questions you\u2019ve left on my YouTube videos and social media. This time, I\u2019m talking about safety. I\u2019ll answer five questions about compounded GLP-1 medications, counterfeit and black-market products, medication interactions, side effects, and something I hear frequently from patients: \u201cOzempic face.\u201d I\u2019ll explain the difference between brand-name and compounded medications and why compounded medications have not gone through the same rigorous testing as brand-name medications. I\u2019ll also talk about why you can\u2019t reliably tell whether a GLP-1 or peptide product purchased from the black market is authentic or counterfeit. I\u2019ll discuss medication combinations that require extra caution when taking GLP-1 medications, including oral birth control and warfarin, and what you should do if you experience symptoms that concern you. Finally, I\u2019ll explain what people mean when they talk about \u201cOzempic face,\u201d why it doesn\u2019t happen to everyone, and why you shouldn\u2019t assume your experience with a GLP-1 medication will be the same as someone else\u2019s. These are questions I hear frequently, and my goal is to help you better understand what to discuss with your own healthcare provider. This episode is for education only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Episode Highlights: The difference between brand-name and compounded GLP-1 medications Why compounded medications have not gone through the same rigorous testing as brand-name medications Why you cannot reliably tell if a black-market GLP-1 or peptide product is authentic Why I recommend avoiding counterfeit and black-market peptide products Medication combinations that require extra caution when taking GLP-1 medications What to do if you experience unusual or concerning side effects What \u201cOzempic face\u201d actually means and why it doesn\u2019t happen to everyone Why you should not compare your GLP-1 experience to someone else\u2019s If you haven\u2019t listened to Part 1 yet, I recommend starting there and then continuing with this episode for the second set of questions. Listen to Part 1: #254: Ask the Obesity Doctor Part 1: GLP-1, Contrave, Thyroid, Dosing & Calories https:\/\/bit.ly\/BackOnTrackEpisodes  If you\u2019re using a GLP-1 medication, considering one, or simply trying to understand the information you\u2019re seeing online, I hope this episode helps you have a more informed conversation with your healthcare provider.   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com\/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com\/in\/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd   About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, \u201cMade for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) \ud83d\udc49 Click HERE   ","author_name":"Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight Loss","author_url":"http:\/\/drshellymd.com","html":"