In-person visits allow for on-site lab work and physical exams, which may be helpful if you have complex health needs or your provider wants additional baseline data before prescribing
These options are typically recommended after a thorough evaluation of medical history and lifestyle factors
People start taking a tirzepatide medication, like Zepbound or Mounjaro, for a few different reasons, usually weight loss, diabetes management, or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Reduced cholecystokinin-like and somatostatin-like immunoreactivity in limbic lobe is associated with negative symptoms in schizophrenia
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new guidance that says Medicare Part D drug benefit plans which are offered through private insurers could cover anti-obesity drugs that are approved for an additional use
Pushing through with a dose increase typically makes symptoms worse, not better, and can lead to treatment discontinuation, which defeats the entire purpose of the graduated approach