People who should exercise caution when using these medications include those with diabetic retinopathy, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney issues, and stomach or intestinal disorders, such as gastroparesis and digestion problems.
Its active ingredient, semaglutide , is a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite
Clinical trials demonstrating Mounjaro/Zepbounds effectiveness (SURMOUNT program) ran for approximately 72 weeks, with participants losing an average of 22.5% of total body weight
Specifically, the study found that people who took the drugs for one to three years were 58% more likely to develop thyroid cancer
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