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It is important to note that in UK coding practice, codes from the T36-T50 range are reserved for poisoning (overdose, wrong substance given or taken in error, or wrong route of administration) and should not be used for adverse effects occurring during correct therapeutic use
Postpartum, you're already managing fatigue, hormonal shifts, and sleep deprivation, so your tolerance for GLP-1 side effects may differ from non-pregnant contexts
However, if you have lost significant weight while on tirzepatide, your body composition has changed permanently, at least until weight regain occurs, and your levothyroxine dose should reflect your current weight rather than your pre-treatment weight
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Whilst these effects might appear complementary, the combined hormonal and metabolic signalling could produce effects that are difficult to monitor or predict without clinical oversight