Typical Tirzepatide Starting Dose After Semaglutide Even if a patient has been using a higher dose of semaglutide, providers commonly begin tirzepatide at a lower dose and gradually increase over time
This is potentially dangerous and we hypothesise that vulnerable patients, such as patients with eating disorders, could potentially utilise this to obtain these medications inappropriately
Consult Healthcare Providers: Patients should always discuss any concerns or persistent side effects with their healthcare provider, who can offer additional strategies or adjust the treatment plan as needed
The 0.25 mg dose is a starter, not a target
"We think that some of these people may be changing behavior, nutrition, lifestyle, [and] also may be changing the hormones in their body by being on [GLP-1 medications], changing how their brain sort of operates or functions permanently," Narula said