The FDA prescribing information includes a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors and notes that tirzepatide is not recommended for patients with severe gastrointestinal disease, including severe gastroparesis
Adults with a BMI of 27 or more can take it if they have a known weight-related health condition
These prespecified analyses considered factors such as age, hypertension, heart failure, eGFR, proteinuria, new users after the index day, enrollee after 2006 and concurrent usage of other medications for glycemic control, and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blockers
That political backdrop is part of the story, and patients should be aware of it as they evaluate what comes out of July's meeting
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