But tirzepatide is not aspirin
If side effects to occur we will help to manage them with prescriptive antacid or anti-nausea medications
This reduces hunger, supports calorie reduction, and leads to improved glycemic control
However, survey respondents indicated there were several different ways that patients reduced their GLP-1 doses, with 48% saying they took smaller injections than prescribed, 43% saying they split their doses over a longer period of time, 6% admitting using leftover medication from a friend or family member, and 1% indicating they used expired or leftover medication from a past prescription
It's approved for adults with a BMI 30 kg/m or 27 kg/m with at least one weight-related comorbidity, as an adjunct to reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity
Patients exercised regularly and followed a reduced-calorie diet