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Tirzepatide, which is the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound , is still under broad patent protection in the United States and other major regions
SERIOUS INFECTIONS (5.1, 6.1): Increased risk of serious infections leading to hospitalization or death, including tuberculosis (TB), bacterial sepsis, invasive fungal infections (such as histoplasmosis), and infections due to other opportunistic pathogens
PMID 22450609
This confusion usually stems from the fact that both are injected under the skin, and both are used for diabetes management
Warning signs include dark yellow or amber urine, persistent headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, or worsening nausea