Quick Answer: Tirzepatide and metformin can be safely combined for enhanced weight loss and glycemic control, with tirzepatide providing potent appetite suppression (15-22% weight reduction) and metformin offering insulin-sensitizing effects and modest additional weight loss (2-3%)
Pregnant or nursing individuals should not use these medications
Figure 7: Photograph of Leonard Thompson in 1930 together with (A) his medical record and (B) chart of his blood sugar levels from December 1921 to January 1922 (credit:Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto)
Additionally, certain early signals including a possible association between GLP-1 use and elevated kidney cancer risk, as well as questions regarding long-term thyroid safety underscore the importance of individualised clinical assessment and ongoing medical supervision
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T3 directly regulates hair follicle cycling, and even subclinical thyroid dysfunction, levels that fall within the "normal" range but sit at the lower end, can push follicles into premature telogen