Serious but rare adverse effects include pancreatitis (severe abdominal pain radiating to the back), gallbladder disease, and diabetic retinopathy complications
Tirzepatide is the first such drug that's made it to market
This is because obesity is a major risk factor for numerous health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and at least 13 different types of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Like nausea, this side effect is typically mild to moderate in severity and tends to improve over time
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