The FDA approved tirzepatide for chronic weight management in November 2023 under the brand name Zepbound, following an extensive series of clinical trials
Many GLP-1 medication users report reduced thirst during treatment, which increases dehydration risk
**Conclusion:** Based on the current lack of safety data, Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is **generally not recommended for weight loss while breastfeeding.** If you are postpartum and *not* breastfeeding, using Zepbound is a possibility *only if* you meet the standard FDA eligibility criteria and have adequately recovered from childbirth
Hold under the tongue for 15-20 seconds before swallowing
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and one in Germany, for selling compounded versions of retatrutide, an experimental weight-loss drug that is not yet approved for public use