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Those who discontinued for upcoming surgery should ensure their surgical team is aware of recent tirzepatide use, as delayed gastric emptying effects may persist beyond complete drug elimination

Zepbound uses the same dose escalation schedule as Mounjaro but is specifically indicated for weight management rather than diabetes treatment

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International travel considerations If traveling internationally, research the destination country regulations on importing injectable medications

The first oral (pill) form of a GLP-1 (semaglutide, brand name Wegovy) became available in January 2026
