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Potential Risks and Side Effects Despite its benefits, Melanotan II is not FDA-approved and carries notable risks: 1

A: Prior to the advent of Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) such as liraglutides and semaglutides and the GLP-1/gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) tirzepatide, long-term pharmacotherapy to achieve body weight normalization along with suitable tolerability and safety remained an insurmountable challenge

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