The goal is strategic, individualized use based on what your body needs
Mounjaro introduced tirzepatide as a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes
Similarly, 5% and 9.2% of patients experienced vomiting with 0.5 and 1 mg doses of semaglutide
Initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists are now widely used for weight loss due to their ability to mimic the hormones natural effects
Dosing Schedule Administration: Once-weekly injection under the skin (subcutaneous) Final dose: 2.4 mg weekly (maintenance dose) Duration: Used long-term alongside diet and exercise Injection Details Use the FlexTouch pre-filled pen Inject into front of upper arm, upper legs, or stomach Same day each week preferred, but can be changed if at least 3 days between doses Most common Nausea (feeling sick) Vomiting (being sick) Diarrhoea Constipation Stomach pain Headache Feeling weak or tired Usually these will resolve over time
Without exercise to keep your metabolism active, the gap between calories consumed and burned shrinks, which can slow down or stall weight loss