Side Effects of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide These medications arent silent passengersthey come with a few bumps along the way, especially during the first few weeks or when your dose increases: nausea: a rolling, unsettled stomach that may show up right after meals or linger all day vomiting: especially after overeating or with certain foods bloating: a tight, uncomfortable feeling in your midsection gas: often unexpected and frequent constipation: hard stools or fewer bowel movements than usual diarrhea: loose or urgent stools, sometimes alternating with constipation loss of appetite: you forget to eat, or food just doesnt appeal anymore fatigue: a general sense of low energy or sluggishness, especially early on burping or acid reflux: a burning sensation or repeated belching after meals mild headache: usually short-lived and manageable with rest or hydration injection-site soreness, redness, swelling, or itching: typically mild and short-lived These symptoms often peak during dose escalation and tend to ease as your body adjusts
Michelle Van Name, assistant professor of pediatric endocrinology at the Yale School of Medicine
NARRATOR When food supports everyday health, it outlives trends, drugs, and hype
For instance, insufficient protein intake can make it challenging to maintain muscle health
Although there is no current evidence that gut neuropeptides or GLP-1 are implicated in the pathogenesis of IIH, these studies do highlight the therapeutic potential for GLP-1 receptor agonist in the management of IIH
When deciding between shots and pills, your choice will ultimately depend on your medical eligibility, lifestyle, and preferences
