Switching medications comes with a new risk of allergic reactions or other adverse effects
Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, is approved by global health authorities such as the FDA and is prescribed for weight management in eligible patients
It may be substituted at the pharmacy without the intervention of the healthcare provider, subject to state laws, similar to how generic drugs are substituted, Stein says
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Another possible reason may be a direct effect of tirzepatide on the retina, since the GLP-1 receptor is expressed in the retina [9]