Patients should use tirzepatide only under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider and discuss questions about risks, side effects, and treatment considerations before and during care
This protective effect was primarily driven by a 30% reduction in liver decompensation events, comprising ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal bleeding, and hepatorenal syndrome (IRR: 0.70, 95%CI: 0.52-0.94, P = 0.020), based on six studies comprising 877,488 participants
Understanding the most common side effects of GLP-1 medications is essential for informed decision-making and effective management of diabetes
Preclinical studies in rodents have identified a potential signal for thyroid C-cell tumours with GLP-1 receptor agonists
21 In clinical practice, pharmacists can apply this approach by counseling patients on how to monitor for GI AEs and how this correlates with appropriate dose escalation