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A fruit or vegetable snack daily
For straightforward cases, especially for weight management, your primary care doctor or a telehealth provider can handle the prescription without specialist involvement
The SURMOUNT trials demonstrated average weight loss of 20 to 25 percent of body weight, making tirzepatide the more potent option for many patients
Once injected, the medication is released gradually from the subcutaneous depot, and its long half-life ensures consistent drug levels throughout the dosing interval
Semaglutide, and similar medications, is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist