You may need to lessen your dosage for your next dose in order to minimize risk and/or severity of potential side effects
Additionally, it is not suitable for individuals with pancreatitis, diabetic retinopathy, kidney issues, gallbladder disease, severe gastroparesis, or type 1 diabetes
Patients who took tirzepatide in that 2022 trial lost up to 22.5% of their body weight
For instance, tirzepatide, a dual-target agonist of GLP-1R/GIPR, has shown superior glucose-lowering effects than semaglutide in phase III clinical trial 8
It's important to note that Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are FDA-approved for chronic weight management, while Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) are approved for type 2 diabetes management, though sometimes used off-label for weight loss