tirzepatide family (Zepbound) for the Treatment of Obesity Update: ⚠️ OKAY FAMILY 💕

Missing sermorelin doses reduces the fat oxidation and lean mass preservation benefit but does not interfere with tirzepatide's GLP-1/GIP receptor activity

Injection site reactions: Pain, erythema, and pruritus at the injection site are common side effects of subcutaneous Semaglutide administration

While it's important to report these side effects at routine appointments , there is no need to demand urgent lab work unless the symptoms become severe or last longer than what your doctor said is typical

The GCGR arm adds hepatic thermogenesis and lipolysis that tirzepatide does not generate

Like phentermine, there are several factors to consider when taking semaglutide for weight loss

6 months after re-initiation of semaglutide and while on a dose of 0.5 mg injection weekly, she presented to the ED with RUQ pain and was found to have inflamed gallbladder with pericholecystic fluid and wall thickening on CT