Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injection that manages appetite, slows digestion, and regulates blood sugar
Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda and Trulicity remain approved by the U.S
If you have specific deficiencies, talk to your provider before supplementing
Key Takeaway: Acetaldehyde is the toxic byproduct of alcohol metabolism
Statins (cholesterol drugs): examples include lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), simvastatin/ezetimibe combination Interaction: Grapefruit can increase blood levels of these statins, raising the risk of muscle toxicity, known as rhabdomyolysis Safer alternatives include: rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Pravachol), Calcium channel blockers (blood pressure drugs): examples include amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine XL (Adalat XL), verapamil (Isoptin SR, Verelan) Interaction: Increased drug levels may cause hypotension, dizziness or edema Antiarrhythmics (atrial fibrillation drugs): examples include amiodarone (Cordarone), disopyramide (Norpace) Interaction: Increased risk of QT prolongation, arrhythmia and other side effects