It is indicated for weight management for adults who: Have obesity (BMI of 30 or above) Have overweight (BMI of 27 or above) along with a weight-related comorbid condition like high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease Zepbound comes in either a single-use pen or a single-dose vial that you would use with a needle and syringe
During the titration process the healthcare professional can see how your body reacts to the medicine without giving you excessive side effects
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lean mass) Follow-Up Every 6-8 Weeks During Active Weight Loss Repeat metabolic labs Body composition reassessment Medication adjustments for blood pressure, diabetes meds as needed Side effect assessment and management Nutritional adequacy check Adherence to protein targets and strength training What I'm Watching For Body composition changes: If you're losing more than 20% of your weight from muscle, we adjust immediately
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