Requires multiple syringe draws or a larger syringe
Patients taking anticoagulant medications (such as warfarin or apixaban) or antiplatelet agents (like aspirin or clopidogrel) experience impaired clotting mechanisms, significantly increasing bruising risk
Keep your medication properly stored
If 5 mg per week is producing the weight loss outcomes you want, staying there is perfectly reasonable
Tirzepatide is a prescription medication designed to manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss
Referral to cardiology is appropriate for patients with: Uncontrolled hypertension (160/100 mmHg) despite multiple medications Recent cardiovascular events (within 6 months) Symptomatic heart failure Complex arrhythmias Significant valvular disease Shared decision-making should incorporate discussion of expected weight loss magnitude, potential cardiovascular benefits including blood pressure reduction, common adverse effects (nausea, diarrhea, constipation), cost considerations, and the need for long-term treatment to maintain benefits