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Consider tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) if: You want a proven, FDA-approved medication available today You prefer a drug with years of real-world safety data You have insurance coverage for weight management medications You have type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro is indicated for T2D) You are sensitive to GI side effects (lower nausea rate: 31% vs 43%) You want the option of pre-filled pens for easier injection Consider waiting for retatrutide if: You have plateaued on tirzepatide or semaglutide and want the next-generation option You have MASLD or fatty liver disease (glucagon component reduces liver fat by 82%) Maximum possible weight loss is your primary goal You are eligible for and enrolled in a clinical trial You are comfortable waiting until 2027-2028 for availability On switching from tirzepatide to retatrutide: Once retatrutide is approved, switching will likely be straightforward since both are Lilly products

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