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I'M SEEING THIS clinically, anecdotally, and I'm glad that we have some studies on this as well, that people who have an alcohol addiction or drug addiction have a reduction in both of those whenever they start taking these medications, says Layla Abushamat, MD, MPH, an endocrinologist at Baylor College of Medicine

Still, she noted, the most drastic weight loss in the trials came from the highest dose, which means people would likely have to pay more if they want to lose more weight

Shah says doctors go to tirzepatide when semaglutide has failed to give the appropriate results

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Compounded tirzepatide can tolerate room temperature (up to 30 degrees Celsius / 86 degrees Fahrenheit) for limited periods, typically up to 21 cumulative days

When to contact your clinician promptly Severe or persistent abdominal pain (especially to the back), repeated vomiting, or signs of dehydration Yellowing of the skin/eyes, clay-colored stools, or fever with abdominal pain Vision changes or symptoms of low blood sugar if you also use insulin or certain diabetes pills Signs of allergy: trouble breathing, swelling, hives Bottom line Semaglutide works best when you pair it with protein at every meal, plants for fiber, steady fluids, and simple movement