Clinical trials have demonstrated cardiovascular benefits in certain patient populations, with Ozempic specifically indicated for reducing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease, and Wegovy indicated for cardiovascular risk reduction in adults with established cardiovascular disease who have either obesity or overweight
Hair shedding associated with tirzepatide follows the same pattern seen with other GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists: it is driven primarily by rapid weight loss and the nutritional changes that accompany it, not by the drug acting directly on hair follicles
Monitoring and Side Effect Management: Throughout the course of treatment, continuous monitoring by a medical professional is vital
The studies provided information on adverse events such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, and more severe GI disorders
While supplements may be appropriate for some people, they may not be safe for everyone, and they could interact with other medications a person is taking