Common side effects during the adjustment period (typically the first 24 weeks): Mild nausea usually less intense than when first starting a GLP-1 medication Changes in appetite (some patients notice less appetite suppression early on at the starting 0.25 mg dose) Mild stomach discomfort, bloating, or constipation Injection site reactions Side effects that are less likely during the switch (compared to first-time GLP-1 use), but still possible: Significant vomiting less common given prior GLP-1 exposure, but possible Hypoglycemia particularly relevant for type 2 diabetes patients on insulin or sulfonylureas
Zepbounds official side-effect guidance says it may help to eat smaller meals, stop when full, avoid fatty foods, and try bland foods like toast, crackers, or rice
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Mounjaro has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis and is not indicated for use in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and is not indicated for weight management
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