Potential side effects associated with Zepbound include: Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Mild fatigue and headache Injection site reactions (rash, itching, swelling) Potential concerns associated with tirzepatide include: Interactions with birth control: Tirzepatide may decrease the effectiveness of oral hormonal birth control
Acknowledgements We gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by grants from the National Science and Technology Council, Republic of China, and Chung Shan Medical University Hospital
The current retail prices for Mounjaro or Zepbound are between $1,400 and $1,600 monthly
The first problem with microdosing is the method of delivery
Approved GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss Currently, there are two GLP-1R agonists approved for the treatment of obesity, Saxenda (liraglutide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) , both developed by Novo Nordisk and approved by the FDA in 2014 and 2021, respectively
Those with thyroid issues (such as hypothyroidism) should use caution or perhaps avoid taking weight loss injections all together