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As an injectable, incretin mimetics are used only when oral drugs like metformin and sulfonylureas have failed to do their job in blood sugar control
This article covers exactly how long your medication can stay at room temperature, why the cold chain is critical, and how to handle storage mishaps
You should not use the medication if: You are pregnant , breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant You have severe gastrointestinal disease You are allergic to an ingredient in Zepbound You have a personal or family history of certain thyroid cancers, including medullary thyroid carcinoma and multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) You have a personal or family history of pancreatitis Zepbound may also interact with some medications, including some oral medications (such as oral birth control ), diabetes drugs, and other GLP-1s