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For upper arm injections, choose an injection site between the shoulder and elbow

Today, there is no scientific evidence that this happens, but a related drug in the class, tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), carries warnings on its FDA labels that it may reduce the efficacy of oral hormonal contraceptives due to delayed gastric emptying. Patients are advised to switch to a non-oral form of contraception or to add a barrier method, such as condoms

The content is clear, effective, and supported

In my opinion, the message here isnt that people should avoid these medications for fear of regaining weight

GLP-1 receptor agonist doses are typically escalated gradually with reviews to assess tolerability