Side effects usually settle after a few weeks, but careful observation is helpful
Tirzepatide is an FDA-approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist proven effective for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, while Lipo C refers to unapproved compounded lipotropic injections containing methionine, inositol, choline, and vitamin B12
This spike in attention is filling the pockets of the medications Danish manufacturer Novo Nordisk, who pocketed $3.4bn in 2020 alone, and are projected to make $7.8bn by 2023 - particularly as use of Ozempic in the UK soars
Furthermore, insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia can lead to goiter, proliferation of thyroid tissues, and an increased incidence of nodular thyroid disease (6)
The demographic and clinical characteristics of all ICSRs are outlined in Table 2