Without compounded versions to shore up supply, we worry that patients are going to have access issues with this medication. That could push patients from the sometimes-complicated world of compounded drugs into far-less-certain territory
Clinical Trial Results: Weight Loss Compared Both tirzepatide and semaglutide have extensive clinical trial programs
More serious but less common side effects to watch for at this dose include acute pancreatitis (symptoms: severe abdominal pain radiating to the back, nausea, vomiting), gallbladder problems (symptoms: sudden pain in the upper right abdomen, fever, jaundice), and significant hypoglycemia if combined with certain diabetes medications
At Allen Medical Aesthetics, our weight loss program integrates semaglutide (and tirzepatide) prescribing with nutritional counseling, body composition monitoring, lab work, and ongoing provider support
They may suggest staying at your current dose for an extra few weeks to let your body adjust, or temporarily stepping back down to a lower, more comfortable dose
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