Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, works on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, but it often gets included in the broader GLP-1 conversation
Frequently Asked Questions Are GLP-1 patches approved by the FDA for weight loss
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Genetic testing is used to see if a person has the genetic variants that cause dEDS
This was shown in a study of more than 4,700 patients using GLP-1 agonist drugs compared to 654 patients using bupropion-naltrexone, a different type of medication used for managing obesity