New, intense muscle pain with swelling or dark urine may mean muscle breakdown and requires immediate attention
When the benefit outweighs the side effect, and when it might not For most patients, the metabolic benefits of GLP-1 therapy, including improved cardiovascular risk factors, better insulin sensitivity, reduced visceral fat, and meaningful weight loss, far outweigh a temporary or modest change in libido
What are your baseline (first f/u appointment) goals for patient education when initiating this new medication therapy
It consists of 41 items assessing the core psychopathology of eating disorders across four subscales (Restraint, Eating Concern, Shape Concern, and Weight Concern)
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On that note though, tirzepatide can often be used alongside other treatments when appropriate including menopause hormone therapy (MHT), which tackles other symptoms of menopause besides weight changes but that decision should be individualized