However, like any medication, it must be used with caution, and medical guidance is necessary to ensure safe dosing and to monitor any reactions
Professor Susan Jebb, joint senior author, adds: 'Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition, not a short-term problem with a quick fix
Getting it via IV is also effective in bypassing the gut but is cost prohibitive for most
Mounjaro is typically prescribed for individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher (obesity), or a BMI of 27 or higher if accompanied by conditions like type 2 diabetes , high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
Now, with the FDA already removing Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy from its shortage list, the compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs will no longer be a viable option