In practical terms, that means both medicines can reduce appetite and help people eat less, but tirzepatide works through a slightly broader mechanism
This is also where most of the controversy lies: Injections: This is the fastest-acting and most potent route, but it carries serious risks including allergic reactions, infections, kidney or thyroid damage, toxicity and ochronosis
These include nerve damage, brain function decline, and even dementia
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But your healthcare provider may recommend Ozempic and metformin together as a first-line approach if losing weight would help with your overall treatment plan and to potentially help you reach your treatment goals faster