Bacteriostatic Water for Injection is sterile water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative, which helps inhibit bacterial growth across multiple withdrawals from the same vial
Consistently, the risk of bias assessment, revealed a moderate risk for the first 6 studies scoring three points, and high risk for the 4 studies scoring five points
1,6 Once stable, maintenance therapy can be decreased to an injection once every month or every other month
Response-Based Approach: Treatment duration is individualized based on objective measurements including body composition analysis (DEXA scan, bioimpedance), waist circumference, metabolic markers, and subjective response
They're especially helpful for people with absorption issues, vegetarians/vegans, and those over 50