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Ozempic (a brand name for semaglutide) and similar drugs are all over the news
For many, the frustration of stalled progress or the inability to access high-demand medications has led to questions about alternative options
October 4, 2024 Author: Matthew Church, MS (No change) Medical Reviewer: Benjamin Troy, MD (No change) Primary Changes: Reviewed entire article and revised where necessary to improve factual accuracy, clarity, and enhanced readability
Both medications require the same monitoring protocol, but tirzepatide patients may need more aggressive levothyroxine reductions as treatment progresses
However, they state further research should be explored to include a more diverse cohort of participants, given those from the US Department of Veterans Affairs are mostly older, white males