Before any planned surgeries/procedures, inform health care providers that you are using this drug
For example, phentermine can affect heart rate and blood pressure, so individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, or a history of stroke may not be safe candidates for phentermine
Possession or use of investigational drugs outside an authorized clinical trial may be illegal in your jurisdiction
From there, your provider builds a plan around your health, your goals, and how the medication is likely to fit into daily life
Tirzepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes management (Mounjaro) and chronic weight management (Zepbound) in adults with obesity (BMI 30 kg/m) or overweight (BMI 27 kg/m) with at least one weight-related comorbidity, as an adjunct to diet and physical activity