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Absolute contraindications to GLP-1 receptor agonists include: Personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma Family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Pregnancy (for weight management indications) Severe gastrointestinal disease, including gastroparesis Patients should be specifically questioned about these conditions during pre-treatment evaluation

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The specific amount of weight you might lose from Zepbound is uncertain, but significant weight loss ranging from 35.5 lb (16.1 kg) to 52.0 lb (23.6 kg) was observed in the 72-week SURMOUNT-1 clinical trial, which compared different Zepbound (tirzepatide) doses to a placebo (inactive treatment)