A variant in the GLP1R gene is associated with differences in weight loss, while a variant in the GIPR gene predicts nausea specifically in people taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro), not semaglutide (Wegovy or Ozempic)
Physicians also screen for exclusion criteria including pregnancy plans, certain gastrointestinal conditions, and drug interactions that could affect safety or efficacy
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Key risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, potential thyroid C-cell tumours, and altered levothyroxine requirements due to weight changes