When stored outside recommended temperature ranges specified in FDA labeling, these medications may experience reduced efficacy, potentially leading to suboptimal glycemic control or inadequate weight management
Some patients report side effects such as nausea, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, or injection site irritation
Discuss backup contraception methods with your doctor, such as condoms or an IUD, to ensure reliable protection during your weight loss treatment with PlexusDx
Instead of an expiration date determined by the manufacturer, compounded tirzepatide carries a beyond-use date (BUD) assigned by the compounding pharmacy based on United States Pharmacopeia guidelines
AAMCNews asked experts in obesity medicine and pharmacology to answer common questions about the new pills
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