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This is exactly what researchers are exploring with compounds that target GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors
8.5 Geriatric Use In the pool of seven clinical trials, 1539 (30.1%) MOUNJARO-treated patients were 65 years of age or older, and 212 (4.1%) MOUNJARO-treated patients were 75 years of age or older at baseline
Both act on GLP-1 receptors, and combining them greatly increases the risk of severe GI side effects, hypoglycemia (in diabetes patients), and other adverse events, without providing additional clinical benefit

Addressing these lifestyle factors often breaks plateaus without dose adjustments

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