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Those with pre-existing eye conditions should inform their healthcare provider, though routine eye screening is not specifically required for patients without diabetes or known eye disease

While they share a similar foundation, they are not identical

Probiotics may help restore gut flora balance, which semaglutide can temporarily disrupt

Clinicians should recognize these potential indirect effects while emphasizing that tirzepatide is not a fertility medication

Providers must review your complete medication list and may adjust dosing or timing

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