Tirzepatide may not be safe for people with chronic kidney disease or diabetic retinopathy and is linked to an increased risk of medullary thyroid cancer
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Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with tirzepatide and should discontinue the medication before planned pregnancy
If you experience unusual side effects from a vial that is approaching or past its BUD, consider that the medication condition, not the medication itself, might be the cause