In general, tirzepatide tends to produce similar rates of nausea but potentially different patterns of gastrointestinal effects due to its additional GIP receptor activity
preserve lean muscle mass, and stabilize blood sugar
Women using oral contraceptives should use alternative or back-up contraception for 4 weeks after tirzepatide initiation and after each dose increase due to potential reduced effectiveness from delayed gastric emptying
Teach injection technique, storage, sharps disposal
Several studies indicate that a sustained weight loss of at least 10% of initial body weight improves several complications associated with obesity, including the prevention and control of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease and sleep apnea
Breast Lift Sagging breasts can also be a major area of concern for many patients after GLP-1 weight loss