If side effects are intolerable, your provider can work with you to develop an appropriate management plan, which might include temporary dose reduction, extended time at a lower dose, or transition to an alternative medication if necessary
Both semaglutide and tirzepatide may be considered for non-diabetic patients when clinically appropriate
When should I seek urgent medical help
Because semaglutide delays gastric emptying, food may remain in the abdomen beyond fasting guidelines, placing patients at risk for this serious complication
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