This glucose-lowering effect contributes to weight loss but also carries hypoglycemia risk that requires careful provider monitoring and patient awareness
157,158 Activation of the insulin or Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) receptor can enhance insulin sensitivity, improve glucose absorption and utilization by cells, and potentially have positive effects on cardiovascular health and long-term energy balance
Hims & Hers is expanding access to Eli Lilly's branded weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro as well as generics of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug liraglutide through its weight loss platform
Results Combining icodec with semaglutide had no impact on icodec pharmacokinetics
Common side effects include nausea, constipation, and appetite suppression, typically mild and temporary
Tirzepatide is contraindicated in specific patient populations, and careful risk-benefit assessment is required for others