The medication builds up in your system during this initial period
While all GLP-1 drugs influence appetite and metabolism, only some (like semaglutide and tirzepatide) are FDA-approved specifically for weight management
For example, if you paused at week 4 with 10 units per week, and are ready to resume at week 6, move up to 12 units per week when you return
DPP-4 cleaves GLP-1(7-36) at its 8th position, generating GLP-1(9-36), a process that reduces the activity of the peptide
Patients with autoimmune hypothyroidism who have appropriate indications such as type 2 diabetes or obesity may safely use these medications under medical supervision, provided they do not have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome
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