Prefer a fully remote process: The entire process - consultation, prescription, medication delivery - takes place remotely
If a single class of medications can meaningfully address both metabolic and addictive disorders, it challenges us to rethink the boundaries between these fields
Slower gastric emptying altered drug absorption GI side effects missed dose scenarios Pharmacokinetic effects (particularly with tirzepatide) reduced hormone exposure There have even been reports of unintended pregnancies linked to these dynamics A broader implication: what else are we missing
To that end, shared decision-making has to be part of the equation
Theres a real concern that people are doing more harm than good when they take these medications inappropriately and without medical oversight, said Velazquez
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