Sedating antihistamines should be avoided, particularly in older adults or those who must avoid impairment
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Gastrointestinal side effects can vary from person to person
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Food Choices: What to Favor and What to Avoid Grilled chicken breast, turkey Fish and seafood (salmon, cod, shrimp) Eggs and egg whites Greek yogurt and cottage cheese Beans, lentils, and legumes Lean beef (sirloin, 93% ground) Protein shakes (when appetite is suppressed) Leafy greens: spinach, kale, romaine Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts Whole grains: brown rice, quinoa, oats Chia seeds (fiber + protein in small portions) Apples, pears, berries Beans and legumes (fiber + protein) Avocado Olive oil Nuts and seeds Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) Sodas and sweetened drinks Fruit juices and sports drinks Sweetened coffee drinks Candy, pastries, flavored yogurt Packaged snack foods with added sugar Fried foods (worsens nausea significantly) Fast food Fatty processed meats Chips, crackers, refined snack foods White bread, white pasta, white rice Alcohol (amplifies GI side effects) Spicy or highly acidic foods Large, heavy meals High-fat, high-sodium fast food Unsaturated fats from olive oil, avocado, and fatty fish may support GLP-1 secretion and provide important fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)
Differences in blood sugar control For people with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide also showed better results for improving blood sugar levels: In a head-to-head trial directly comparing the two medications, tirzepatide (15mg dose) reduced A1C by about 2.3 percentage points, while semaglutide (1mg dose) reduced it by 1.86 points an additional 0.45% reduction with tirzepatide
