Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe, persistent abdominal pain (especially in the right upper quadrant or radiating to the back), signs of dehydration (reduced urination, extreme thirst), signs of anaphylaxis (difficulty breathing, throat swelling, widespread rash), or any symptom that seems disproportionate to your usual medication response
What to do: If youve genuinely tried Ozempic for 1216 weeks at the highest tolerated dose with consistent adherence and arent seeing results, ask your provider whether switching to tirzepatide makes sense for you
Kevin Huffman, DO, a bariatric physician and founder of Ambari Nutrition, explains that what many people call a plateau is often a temporary slowdown that typically lasts three to eight weeks and reflects the bodys natural homeostatic adjustments
Water should be the primary fluid of choice
You may be a good candidate if you are an adult with Type 2 diabetes who also has one of the following: Heart disease or multiple risk factors for heart disease Chronic kidney disease A body mass index (BMI) over 27 ( This means your weight is generally higher than whats considered healthy for your height .) For weight management, you may be a good candidate if you are an adult with: A BMI over 30 A BMI over 27 with one weight-related condition, such as: High blood pressure High cholesterol Type 2 diabetes Q: Who should not take a GLP-1 medication