While both GLP-1 medications and post-cholecystectomy digestion can involve gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, or constipation, these dont typically worsen pre-existing post-cholecystectomy issues
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Following the FDA's proposed ban on 503B bulk compounding of GLP-1s in April 2026, patient-specific compounding through licensed 503A pharmacies remains the legally compliant pathway
How These Medicines Work GLP-1 receptor agonists work by slowing stomach emptying, reducing appetite, and helping the body regulate blood sugar more effectively
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doi: 10.3390/ijms18071414