Treatment with GLP-1RAs reduces expression of -smooth muscle actin (-SMA) and collagen type I in HSCs, thereby attenuating fibrogenesis (18, 30)
Therefore, restarting any weight loss medication while breastfeeding has the potential for negative effects
Never freeze reconstituted tirzepatide Freezing a reconstituted peptide solution is not the same as storing lyophilized powder at low temperatures
High levels of insulin in the blood can trigger the ovaries to produce excess testosterone, which often interferes with regular ovulation
Boxed warning: In rodent studies, tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors
Serious side effects More serious but less common side effects with Mounjaro include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and worsening of diabetic eye disease