tirzepatide and gastric sleeve GLP-1RAs offer comparable weight loss to bariatric surgery with fewer side effects Bariatric Surgery vs. Weight-Loss Drugs:

For some people, this translates to occasional constipation, especially during the first few weeks as your body adjusts

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When it does not, patients face costs that can exceed $1,000 monthly

While some studies support this, further research is necessary

What this means in practice: lower-cost alternatives are coming, but the timeline varies significantly by country, and US patients face a longer wait than most headlines suggest

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Mounjaro must not be used or initiated during pregnancy