In a head-to-head trial in adults with obesity or overweight without diabetes, tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound led to greater average weight loss than semaglutide over 72 weeks.However, there are various factors to consider when determining which medication is the best fit for an individual's unique needs including cost and insurance coverage, overall health, side effects, and how well the medication aligns with one's lifestyle and goals
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Its important to note that this loss of muscle mass and metabolism is a result of rapid weight loss, and not caused by the drug itself
The FDA prescribing information states that routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or thyroid ultrasound is not recommended in patients without risk factors for MTC
Tirzepatide Tirzepatide is a dual-action medication, acting not only as a GLP-1 receptor agonist but also as a GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor agonist
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