Its because a medication has a side effect, and like any other side effect, it doesnt affect everyone, Smith-Reed said
While mild tirzepatide side effects may occur, proper monitoring minimizes risks
In some cases, rapid weight loss can also result in the loss of lean muscle mass, rather than just fat, due to low food intake and poor diet quality
Exenatide was the first GLP-1 agonist to receive FDA (US Food and Drug Administration ) approval in 2005
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