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Mounjaro and Zepbound (generic name tirzepatide) are approved to treat several type 2 diabetes and weight loss, respectively
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The dose of Ozempic starts at 0.25 mg each week so your body can get used to it
Not alwayssome nausea reflects dose adjustment during weeks 12 and typically resolves regardless of food
Still, the findings show promise for the future of obesity treatment