So if you are on a combined contraceptive pill or a mini pill as your regular birth control method and are taking Mounjaro or Zepbound, there are two options if your goal is effective pregnancy prevention: Adding another protection such as a barrier method (condoms)
Look for: a trusted brand, clear indication of glutathione concentration, favourable formulation (non-comedogenic, gentle surfactants, pH balanced), minimal harsh fragrances/alcohols, and ideally independent reviews
Your body has its own mechanisms at work
In this context, a patient who had food poisoning months earlier may already be at increased risk for microbial overgrowth, and additional slowing of gut motility (such as that associated with GLP-1 therapy) could further compound that risk
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal and may include nausea, diarrhea, or constipation
It is fairly quickly cleared from the circulation, though, with a half-life of around 30 minutes