Copper, zinc, and other trace minerals are important for the tissue repair processes that GHK-Cu supports
Discontinuation rate: 11.7% Wegovy HD, 29.4% placebo
Foods like organ meat, beef, fish, cottage cheese, and brown rice are natural sources of selenium
Important considerations before combining these medications include: Absolute contraindications : The combination should be avoided in patients with cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, during or within 14 days of MAOI use, personal/family history of MTC or MEN2, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or severe gastrointestinal disease Cardiovascular risk assessment : Phentermine increases heart rate and blood pressure, which requires careful monitoring with baseline and follow-up measurements of vital signs and possibly EKG if cardiac history exists Gastrointestinal tolerability : Tirzepatide commonly causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which may be compounded by phentermine's effects Medication interactions : Tirzepatide may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives during initiation and dose escalation
