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John Roxborough, MD , offers personalized guidance to help you decide between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide

But until the first GLP-1 drugs came along, there was no medication that could get through the blood-brain barrier or last long enough without quickly breaking down, just as GLP-1 hormone itself does in the body

But the transition isnt always smooth

Safety for women using semaglutide while also undergoing fibroid treatments, like hormonal therapy or surgery, is not well studied

Research from the American Diabetes Association shows that GLP-1 medications can increase the risk of muscle loss, and patients are often advised to consume more protein to preserve muscle

Planning a Safe Transition If You Choose to Discontinue If you decide to stop semaglutide, work with your healthcare provider to create a structured plan rather than stopping abruptly