The best results happen when the medicine is used along with healthy eating and exercise, and people may gain weight back if they stop taking the medicine
According to the manufacturer, milder or more common Contrave side effects include: Abdominal pain Altered taste Anxiety Constipation Diarrhea Dizziness Dry mouth Excessive sweating Fatigue Headache Heart palpitations Hot flush Increase in blood pressure Increase in heart rate Influenza Insomnia Irritability Muscle strain Nausea Rash Ringing in ears Stomach virus Tremor Trouble sleeping Urinary tract infection Vomiting This is not a complete list of potential side effects
Hopefully, competition may drive price pressure or encourage development of biosimilars/generics in the long term
A recent trial comparing tirzepatide to semaglutide showed a greater increase in weight loss after a year, with losses of 15.3% with tirzepatide compared with 8.3% for semaglutide
And until the medical establishment adopts better metrics, understanding exactly where you fall on the BMI scale is the first step toward accessing GLP-1 therapy
As a result, many prevention programs have been implemented, but scientists have also discovered and introduced new medications for treating both conditions
