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Mistake #2: Going Too Low on Calories The problem: With appetite suppression, some people eat only 800-1,000 calories daily, thinking "if less is good, even less is better." Why it matters: Extreme calorie restriction triggers metabolic adaptation, increases muscle loss, causes fatigue, and makes weight regain more likely when you stop the medication

On February 20, 2026, the FDA issued MEDVi a warning letter for misbranding: its website displayed product labeling that implied MEDVi itself compounded the drug, and used claims that implied FDA-approval equivalence to Mounjaro and Zepbound

Your prescriber can transition you between formulations

Many clinicians recommend waiting 7 to 10 days when switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide, and 5 to 7 days when switching in the opposite direction

Some small studies suggest that L-carnitine supplementation during calorie restriction may improve the ratio of fat loss to lean mass loss, but the effect sizes are small and not all studies agree

Take on the same day each week for consistency