Referral to a registered dietitian is appropriate for patients with significant fatigue, rapid weight loss (more than 1-2% body weight per week), or concerns about nutritional adequacy
Taking your birth control at a different time of day from your tirzepatide injection, or spacing them by several hours, reduces this theoretical risk
Possible side effects include fatigue, headaches, or stomach discomfort. If side effects occur, reduce use or discontinue use entirely
This experiment was conducted with me changing nothing about what kinds of food I eat, and with no increase in my daily activity or increase in excercise
Discussing Serious Risks Tirzepatide also has rare but serious risks, such as: Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) Gallbladder problems Low blood sugar (especially if taken with insulin or sulfonylureas) Thyroid tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) If you have a personal or family history of thyroid cancer or a rare condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), tirzepatide may not be safe for you
However, empagliflozin had no effect and was discontinued after about 18 months
