Apply the cream 20-30 minutes before injection and wipe the area clean with an alcohol swab before injecting
In clinical trials, tirzepatide (Zepbound) has produced the largest average weight loss of any approved Canadian GLP-1
Patients should disclose a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal disease, kidney disease or dehydration risk, use of diabetes medications such as insulin or sulfonylureas, pregnancy or plans for pregnancy, any personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2, and a history of diabetic retinopathy
Semaglutide GLP-1 works by mimicking a natural hormone in the body called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)
Your doctor may prescribe a low dose of this medication and gradually increase it to reduce the possibility of side effects
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