Tier 1: High cramp-amplification risk (address first) Loop diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide): recheck potassium and magnesium within 2 weeks of GLP-1 initiation Thiazide diuretics (HCTZ, chlorthalidone): consider potassium-sparing alternatives if cramping persists PPIs at doses above standard (e.g., omeprazole 40 mg daily): check serum magnesium, consider step-down Tier 2: Moderate cramp-amplification risk (monitor) Statins: obtain baseline CK if cramps are new
Blood pressure increases become more consistent, potassium shifts become measurable, and glucose perturbations may require pharmacologic management in patients with prediabetes or diabetes
When you pause these medications, you may experience a resurgence of symptoms, which can be detrimental to your health
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Prior Authorization and Prescription Process Once a healthcare provider determines Zepbound is appropriate, they will submit a prior authorization request to Kaiser