After the FDA declared shortages of the drugs over, for tirzepatide in December and semaglutide in February, it told pharmacies and companies they had a few months before they had to stop making copies of the name-brand medications
These windows capture the peak absorption period when milk concentrations would theoretically be highest
And I do go point blank at my colleagues, whether its dieticians, doctors, PT, like everyone, because we dont ask this about other medications
This is due to an enzyme called dipeptidyl peptidase-4, or the DPP-4 enzyme, which rapidly degrades natural GLP-1, making it too fleeting to provide a lasting therapeutic benefit for blood sugar control or weight management
If you have specific questions about your dosage or dosage amount, we encourage you to reach out directly via the Alan Health portal
Dose reduction for side effects If a dose increase triggers side effects that do not improve after two to three weeks, stepping back down to the previous dose is the standard approach
