If shedding is causing worry, low mood, or social withdrawal, speaking with a mental-health professional can provide tools for coping and reduce stressanother step that may help your hair cycle normalize
Tirzepatide improves multiple health markers including blood sugar control, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and liver function
If it remains too intense after 3 weeks, discuss whether 7.5 mg is the right maintenance dose or if dropping back to 5 mg makes more sense
For example, the SURMOUNT-1 program found that 5 mg weekly resulted in meaningful weight loss compared with the placebo, while higher doses produced larger effects
Treatment usually starts at a low dose to minimise gastrointestinal side effects, with gradual dose increases over time
Patients who have had their gallbladder removed often wonder whether starting the Mounjaro Pen could affect digestion or worsen post-surgery symptoms