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Patients have reported debilitating conditions such as gastroparesis (stomach paralysis), acute pancreatitis, gallbladder disease requiring surgery, and even intestinal blockages

There is no generic version of the drug available

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Tirzepatide-plus's dual action may lead to more substantial weight loss than semaglutide for some patients.

While 8% of adults ages 65 and older say they have taken a GLP-1 medication for a chronic condition, just 1% say they have ever taken a GLP-1 drug to lose weight, which may reflect Medicares lack of coverage for prescription drugs used for weight loss