For most first-time users, topical at 1 to 2% delivers visible results without the regulatory complications around compounded injectables
These contain minerals, chlorine, bacteria, and other contaminants that degrade peptides and introduce infection risk
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The advisory committees recommendation does not mean the drugs have been approved by the FDA
Options for managing tolerance include a brief dose reduction for 4 to 8 weeks ("drug holiday" at a lower dose, not complete cessation), lifestyle optimization to maximize the medication effect, evaluation for other contributing factors (thyroid function, cortisol, sleep quality, medication interactions), and consideration of adding a complementary compound to address specific aspects of the plateau