Both drugs have additional uses beyond blood pressure control, including treatment of anxiety, migraines, and certain heart conditions
Tirzepatide becomes more affordable For patients preferring tirzepatide ( Zepbound/Mounjaro ), Eli Lilly has created a more budget-friendly option
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The compounded semaglutide injection (at $189/mo month-to-month, or from $149/mo on the 6-month plan) and all other PlexusDx GLP-1 formulations carry pregnancy warnings that patients must understand before enrollment
This approval follows data from the STEP UP trial, which indicated that the gher dose led to a significant weight loss of 18.7% compared to 3.9% for placebo, with some participants achieving over 25% weight loss
Researchers suspect that this treatment may be most effective for those who are obese or have inflammation biomarkers