There are many different types of psychiatric prescriptions that can lead to heat intolerance or an exaggerated reaction to the sun: Antipsychotics such as Haldol (haloperidol) or Thorazine (chlorpromazine) Dopaminergics such as Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa) Tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil (amitriptyline) and Pamelor (nortriptyline) Certain other antidepressants, such as Wellbutrin (bupropion) 7
Jaime Almandoz, associate professor of medicine and medical director of the Wight Wellness Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center
But for the Hims crowd, who stem from more of a tech and consumer health background, this truth was not that salient
Due to the direction of growth and the type of hair commonly found on melanated skin, ingrown hairs are more common
Patients should also disclose all current medications and supplements, as tirzepatide may affect the absorption of some oral medications due to delayed gastric emptying
Starting with a lower dose and gradually titrating upwards can help minimise these symptoms