glp-1 drug for weight loss Patients' Use Drugs Loss, Benefit Gains glp 1 define GLP-1 medications
Description
The active ingredient in Zepbound, tirzepatide, belongs to this same class of drugs
Are there alternative treatments if my clinician advises against GLP-1 medications (for example, due to personal/family history suggesting MTC/MEN2)
The most common side effects of these medications are gastrointestinal (GI) issues like nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
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Food and Drug Administration has warned that so-called "gray market" GLP-1s (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide) are not evaluated for safety, quality or efficacy
