"There's been so much demand, that there has been a shortage of these medications on the market,"explained Dr
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The session highlighted that: Weight loss typically plateaus after an initial period Weight regain commonly occurs after medication discontinuation Repeated cycles of loss and regain raise medical and psychological concerns Focusing solely on short-term weight loss obscures longer-term patterns and may contribute to harm, particularly for individuals vulnerable to eating disorders
Both medications work through GLP-1 receptor activation, though tirzepatide also activates GIP receptors, which may contribute to its metabolic effects