Understanding the full spectrum of potential side effects, including less commonly discussed symptoms such as sulphur burps (also known as egg burps), helps patients make informed decisions and manage their treatment effectively
However, for many, injections remain essential
a direct causal link in humans has not been established, but patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) should avoid this class of medicine [16] [17] Gallbladder disease rapid weight loss can increase the risk of gallstones and gallbladder inflammation [25] [26] Diabetic retinopathy rapid improvement in glycaemic control has been associated with worsening of diabetic retinopathy in people with pre-existing disease
Sleep disorders like restless legs syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder, and circadian rhythm disorders can coexist with tirzepatide treatment and require separate diagnosis and management
Some US plaintiffs allege they suffered life-altering conditions due to these drugs
For example, a patient with obesity starting a GLP-1 medication who also has a personal history of DVT and takes oral contraceptives carries substantially higher baseline risk than someone with obesity alone