And when Semaglutide comes off the shortage list, expect the same restrictions were now seeing with Tirzepatide
5 GLP-1RAs influence addiction-related criteria in food consumption behaviors The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) defines substance use disorders (SUDs) as conditions arising from maladaptive patterns of substance use across a range of drug classes, including alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens, inhalants, and tobacco (DSM-V, 2013)
Patients with a personal or family history of MTC or MEN2 should not use this medication
By improving insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation, tirzepatide may help reduce metabolic stress that contributes to elevated blood pressure
Note: The semaglutide prescribed through our program is FDA-approved for other uses, but not specifically as a weight loss medication, similar to others in its class