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These drugs belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), or in the case of tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), dual GLP-1/GIP RAs
Step 3: The Showstopper (Optional) For some patients, a grand finale may be in order
Some people who took retatrutide reported feeling nauseous or dealt with diarrhea, constipation or vomiting
We do see a lot of patients when they try to get off, unfortunately, then the weight comes back. Medi-Cal members under age 21 remain covered for purposes including weight loss, California officials said, citing a federal requirement
When GLP-1 medications are contraindicated GLP-1 receptor agonists are contraindicated if you have: A personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer A genetic condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2) This warning comes from animal studies where rodents developed C-cell tumors