Always inform your doctor about pre-existing conditions, such as gastrointestinal issues, kidney disease, or a history of pancreatitis, before starting this medication
Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, and acid reflux
Complete the online health questionnaire honestly and in full Wait for a licensed providers review and approval before using any medication Inject only the dose specified on your prescription and pharmacy label Follow the syringe-unit and injection-site instructions the pharmacy provides Do not adjust your dose without first checking with your provider Store the medication exactly as directed on its packaging Contact your provider about a missed dose rather than guessing at a replacement schedule Warnings And Precautions Not for use during pregnancy, while trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding, unless a specialist advises otherwise Disclose any personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 Disclose a history of pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or diabetic eye disease Tell your provider about insulin, sulfonylureas, or other diabetes medications, since dose adjustments may be needed Mention all oral medications, since slowed stomach emptying from GLP-1 treatment can affect how theyre absorbed Tell any surgical or anesthesia team youre using a GLP-1 medication ahead of a planned procedure Seek urgent care for severe abdominal pain, dehydration, trouble breathing, facial swelling, or signs of a serious allergic reaction Never use medication prescribed to someone else, and never share needles or syringes Keep all medication and sharps out of reach of children Possible Side Effects And Interactions How well someone tolerates a GLP-1 medication varies by person and by dose
Use each needle and syringe only once
Shanbhag believes that Eli Lilly, the manufacturer of Mounjaro, now faces both a challenge and an opportunity to increase the adoption of tirzepatide over semaglutide in clinical practice and among patients
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