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Amy said the medication has saved her life not just physically, but also emotionally in a lot of ways. She thinks the reason it was so effective was because she remained committed to overhauling her diet, lifestyle and worked on her mental health while taking the drug
Once patients reach their desired weight, they may have the option to either stop treatment or go on a maintenance dose
It's a daily injection and has largely been superseded by the effectiveness and convenience of weekly options, though it remains an MHRA-licensed treatment
For example, the gastric emptying delay seen with tirzepatide typically attenuates over time with continued treatment, even as weight and glycemic benefits persist