People with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 should not use either medication
Choose tirzepatide if: You need to lose 40+ pounds The extra 5-7% body weight loss from tirzepatide matters more when you have substantial weight to lose
The results demonstrated that the 25mg daily pill delivered clinically meaningful weight loss: Average weight loss of 13.6-16.6% compared to 2.2-2.7% with placebo 76% of participants achieved at least 5% weight loss versus 31% on placebo Over 30% achieved 20% or greater weight loss Significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammatory markers These results are comparable to what weve seen with injectable Wegovy, which typically produces 12-15% weight loss
This is often directly linked to dehydration
If you experience any of these, stop the medication and contact your healthcare provider immediately
"Theres pretty good data that shows that women who have high BMIs can take longer to conceive [and] have higher miscarriage rates," adds Christina Boots, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine