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This does not mean tirzepatide is contraindicated

[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 22.Pharmacogenetics of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI): a serotonin reuptake transporter (SERT)-based approach
The rapid rise in prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) used for type 2 diabetes and obesity is creating a challenge for oncological fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomographycomputed tomography (FDG PET-CT) imaging

This mechanism is responsible for its anti-diabetic properties

A much smaller share (12%) saw these drugs as good options for people who want to lose weight but dont have a weight-related health condition

Importantly, these effects were not accompanied by reductions in locomotor activity or food reinforcement, suggesting specificity for opioid-directed behavior
