This may give some readers pause if theyre familiar with lithium as used for psychiatric disorders, namely major depression and bipolar disorder
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The participants that started using weight reduction medication during the first year lost on average 11.7% (17.0 kg) and the participants starting after one year lost on average 4.7% (5.8 kg)
Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in two FDA-approved brand-name injectable drugs
Ro said it hopes its new tool will be able to help patients understand their coverage options so they can decide how to pursue weight loss, and it could also drive some patients to join the company's GLP-1 program
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