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This product is supplied solely for laboratory investigation and is not approved for human use, clinical applications, or human consumption

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Coryell Health doesnt recommend taking GLP-1 medications if you: Are pregnant or breastfeeding Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) Have a diagnosis of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 Have a history of pancreatitis Have severe gastrointestinal conditions Side effects of taking a GLP-1 medication may include: Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Dizziness Mildly increased heart rate Pancreatitis Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) Acute kidney injury If youre unsure whether an existing condition, your personal history or your family history will not mix well with a GLP-1 medication, talk with your Coryell Health primary care provider to determine whether a GLP-1 medication is right for you

Limit Processed and Sugary Foods Highly processed foods can disrupt blood sugar balance and worsen side effects

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Compounding pharmacies will be allowed to continue to compound tirzepatide for now, but it remains to be seen how long they will be able to do so and if they will be able to continue to do so by adding additional ingredients to differentiate their product from the non-compounded, non-approved version