PMID: 40701669
Sonthalia S, Daulatabad D, Sarkar R
Experts at Epic Research evaluated over 20,000 patients taking semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy
The FDA approved tirzepatide, a novel medication, in May 2022 for treating type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
Regularly monitoring your progress, including potential side effects like nausea, and adjusting your approach is vital for achieving desired results
According to the MHRA-approved product information, these include: Nausea (very common, affecting more than 1 in 10 patients) Vomiting and diarrhoea (common, affecting up to 1 in 10 patients) Abdominal pain and constipation (common) Decreased appetite (common) These gastrointestinal symptoms typically occur during the initial weeks of treatment or following dose escalation and often diminish over time as the body adjusts to the medication