The most critical contraindication is a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
In 2009, a second GLP-1 RA was approved liraglutide, which has to be injected once daily
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If tirzepatide alone is insufficient, combination with a different class of medication, like phentermine or metformin, is a more logical approach
After all, it's pretty well known at this point that many people have some side effects on Ozempic, and your prescribing doctor will also likely go over them with you
Staying upright for a while helps digestion and reduces reflux