This is because there are reports in mouse studies that there might be birth defects and growth restriction effects on foetuses
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The shift mattered for safety
Persistent symptoms can sometimes indicate that a different treatment might be a better fit for your body
The FDA-approved medication, which contains tirzepatide, is typically started at the same dosage for everyone: 2.5 mg, injected once per week for four weeks, so your body can adjust to Mounjaro's effects