Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a novel glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved by the FDA in November 2023 for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities
There's a sizeable body of literature that supports its use in dry, barrier-impaired, and breakout-prone skin
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The study also showed that semaglutide lowered the risk of major heart problems, like heart attack or worsening heart failure, by 20% in people without diabetes who had cardiovascular disease, overweight, or obesity
Because the brand-name medication is a different product with specific dosage strengths and a unique delivery system, your provider must authorize the change and ensure the new dose matches your current needs
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