Early adopters were often viewed with caution, as the general public was wary of the potential side effects and the lack of comprehensive research at the time
Lipotropic Injections: Side Effects And Precautions According to the FDA, fat-dissolving injections that are not approved may include ingredients like phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate that are not evaluated for their safety and may lead to the following side effects (1): Permanent scars Serious infections Skin deformities Cysts Deep, painful knots Like all other injections, lipotropic injections may also result in some discomfort or irritation at the injection site
The mean (SD) number of supplements used per patient was 1.3 (1.5), with a median of 1 and a range of 0 to 17
TG acknowledges the Fondation Hydro-Qubec, Universit du Qubec Montral, FRQNT (Fonds de recherche du Qubec Nature et technologies), and the Groupe de Recherche Ax sur la Structure des Protines (GRASP), funded by the FRQS (Fonds de recherche du Qubec Sant), for scholarships
Use cautiously in patients with alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis, due to increased total and acyl carnitine
Compounding availability is restricted under current bulk drug substance rules
