When something comes off a shortage from the FDA, I expect to be able to get that product, Scott Welch, co-owner of Virginia-based Prestons Pharmacy, said during the roundtable, explaining that he was unable to buy name-brand Mounjaro or Zepbound from his wholesaler after the shortage ended
The compound is contraindicated in individuals with a personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, a precaution based on animal model findings rather than human clinical evidence
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One practical note: zinc competes with copper for absorption, so if youre taking zinc daily for an extended period, a supplement that includes a small amount of copper (around 1mg to 2mg) is worth considering
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