This means it mimics a hormone produced by the body called glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1)
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding considerations Tirzepatide is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the medication should be discontinued before planned conception
Some patients may see noticeable changes within the first few months, while others may respond more gradually
While GLP-1 medications may cause headaches in some users, some early research is exploring whether GLP-1related mechanisms could influence certain headache conditions, particularly those living with obesity-related migraine or a condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) (which causes chronic headaches due to elevated pressure around the brain)
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