Patients on long-term tirzepatide therapy (12+ months) with persistent reflux should undergo esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to assess for erosive changes or Barretts development, particularly if they have other risk factors like smoking, obesity, or family history of esophageal cancer
Seidner SR, Chen YQ, Oprysko PR, et al
Effectively, Zepbound for weight loss operates by reducing the body's appetite
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist licensed exclusively for type 2 diabetes mellitus in the UK
Clinical studies show that patients using GLP-1 medications can experience a weight loss of 1015% or more of their total body weight
This might involve continuing tirzepatide at a maintenance dose, gradually transitioning to other supportive measures, or a combination of approaches