More recently, two dual-acting GLP-1/GIP agonists have been approved, Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for chronic weight management
Skipping titration increases the likelihood of severe nausea, vomiting, prolonged diarrhea , and potentially dangerous dehydration
Clinical research and our experience show that long-term use (over 16 months) can lead to an average weight loss of up to 15% of starting body weight
After patients reach a healthy and stable weight, they stay on the highest dose they are tolerating in order to maintain their current weight
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"It should be used only for short periods to quell acute nausea, not chronically to permit rapid dose escalation