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Zepbound and Mounjaro, Eli Lillys other blockbuster weight loss drugs, are dual agonists, while Novo Nordisks Wegovy and Ozempic are singular agonists
Doctors Perspective Tirzepatide is not just as a drug, but a shift in the paradigm of weight management
Key ones include: Magnesium citrate (200-400 mg daily): Helps prevent constipation, supports sleep quality, and reduces muscle cramps B12 or methylcobalamin: GLP-1 agonists can reduce B12 absorption over time, and some compounded formulations include B12 in the compound for this reason Electrolytes: Sodium, potassium, and magnesium supplementation helps offset the dehydration risk from reduced food intake Protein powder: A practical way to maintain protein targets when appetite makes eating full meals difficult Some compounded formulations include additional ingredients like glycine , niacinamide , or glycine plus B12 combinations
The most expeditious approach is through injections
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized the agencys focus on preventing companies from bypassing the FDAs approval process through mass marketing of compounded drugs