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Dr Nikhil Tandon of AIIMS, Delhi, described self-administering and self-titrating doses as a terrible idea, noting that clinical trials always pair these drugs with exercise and dietary guidance
Its primary indication remains weight management, though the metabolic improvements associated with weight loss may have secondary effects on various body systems, including reproductive health
Not every patient moves through all six steps on schedule, and that's not a sign anything is wrong
Tirzepatide activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors , producing greater average weight loss in head-to-head comparisons with semaglutide
Maintenance strategies include gradual dose reduction, continuing at a lower maintenance dose, lifestyle modifications that have been established during treatment, and ongoing monitoring