its other health conditions working against you
To be eligible for Mounjaro, you must have: a BMI (body mass index) of 30kg/m or over (obese) a BMI between 27 and 30kg/m (overweight), and a weight-related health condition such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or heart problems a BMI of 27.5kg/m and a higher risk ethnic background (South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean) You should let your prescriber know about any health problems you have and any medications you take so they can check Mounjaro is suitable for you
Dehydration and kidney injury Repeated vomiting or diarrhea can cause volume depletion
But tirzepatide-driven diuresis depletes sodium and potassium along with water
Alternatively, PlexusDx Oral Semaglutide ($289/month) produces slower, more sustained absorption compared to injections, reducing peak concentrations that trigger acute stomach pain
Knowing how tirzepatide works in the body is helpful in understanding the timeline
