The short-term side effects from semaglutide and tirzepatide will subside within several days to weeks
However, a 2024 study showed that people who exercised while using a weight loss drug kept off far more of their weight after quitting the medication than people who didnt work out, and they maintained more muscle
So far, serious side effects havent been common, but heres what an early phase 2 study has shown: Pancreatitis: Happened in about 0.4% of people in the study Gallbladder problems: Reported in about 1.1% of participants Heart rhythm changes: Seen more often with retatrutide, about 6% compared to 3% with placebo Liver enzyme changes: Around 1% of participants had increases, but overall liver health stayed stable These results suggest a low but real chance of serious issues such as pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, severe GI events, and allergic reactions
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This is well within the safe therapeutic range and far below the 100-milligram daily ceiling that most clinical guidelines recommend as a long-term maximum
Surgery: Surgery may be recommended when other treatments havent been effective or when damage is severe