If you were getting annual thyroid ultrasounds before starting tirzepatide, continue getting annual thyroid ultrasounds
Produced in the stomach, these incretins not only help your body to product more insulin, but it also reduces glucose and sugar amounts produced by the liver
Headaches are a possible side effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists, and some people may experience migraine attacks while taking GLP-1 drugs
These low supplies happen for various reasons including quality control, raw material delays, drug discontinuations, and limited production lines specific for injections
Using a lower dose outside of established medical guidelines is not the answer, said Velazquez
Significant adverse events related to injection site reactions should be reported to the FDA MedWatch program (www.fda.gov/medwatch) in addition to informing the prescribing healthcare provider