TRICARE may cover those medications for weight loss, but only for certain beneficiary groups
There have been some reports of pulmonary aspiration (a complication where food from your stomach is inhaled into your lungs) while under general anesthesia or deep sedation in people taking tirzepatide, likely due to delayed stomach emptying
Alcohol can affect blood sugar levels, so its essential to monitor your blood sugar closely if you choose to drink
Many patients remain asymptomatic until advanced disease develops, making incidental diagnosis through imaging or elevated liver enzymes common during routine health assessments
Cell Metab, 2018
Patients interested in weight management should speak with a licensed provider about whether semaglutide, Wegovy, Ozempic, tirzepatide, Zepbound, or Mounjaro may be clinically appropriate