Top 10 Side Effects Of Tirzepatide For Weight Loss

You want to lose weight so you can be healthy, join in the spontaneous outings your friends take, and live the way you want to. You’re eating kale salads, doing cardio workouts, and managing stress levels. Still, nothing changes when you step on the scales. So you do it all over again for another week, watching and waiting for the pounds to disappear. 

It’s not easy changing your lifestyle and taking steps towards a new you. It’s even less appealing when you can’t see results from these changes. What do you do if you’ve tried everything? What next step can you take when you feel like you’ve done it all?

Tirzepatide For Weight Loss: How It Works

When it comes to weight loss medications, you can choose between two popular choices: tirzepatide and semaglutide. Both medicines became popular for helping people with diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels. Weight loss was just a side effect of these medications. 

It’s now widely known that both tirzepatide and semaglutide can produce weight loss. They now dominate the market for drugs that can help people shed extra pounds, usually sold under the brand names Tirzepatide , Ozempic, and Wegovy. So, what’s the difference between tirzepatide and semaglutide? Is one better than the other?

Tirzepatide (tirzepatide) is the newest on the scene. It’s a modified version of Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide). The way it works is by triggering receptors in your body. These receptors activate the hormones that control your appetite and blood sugar. This slows down your body’s digestion and makes you feel full longer so you won’t be reaching for a snack after a meal. 

Semaglutide activates receptors called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1). Tirzepatide triggers both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). This extra set of receptors that tirzepatide activates helps people lose weight faster than semaglutide. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best weight loss medication for you, though. You should talk to a provider about your medical history and let them help you decide which medicine is best.

Top 10 Side Effects Of Tirzepatide

Here’s a list of the top side effects Tirzepatide users may have. Of all the patients taking Tirzepatide , a very slim percentage actually had side effects. If you’re worried about your reaction to this medicine, ask your provider about starting at a very low dose to help your body adjust to the medication.

• Nausea: You might find yourself feeling queasy from time to time when you first start your injections. Keep a mint, a ginger ale, or something that settles your stomach on hand. 
• Diarrhea: As worrying as it can be, a few extra trips to the bathroom during your initial doses aren’t a reason to be anxious. But stock up on the quilted toilet paper, just in case.
• Appetite Loss: While this is a side effect, Tirzepatide makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time, which could explain why you don’t feel like eating as often (which is kind of the point?).
• Vomiting: Yeah, it’s a pretty unpleasant thing to get sick no matter what’s causing it. If it’s an effect of Tirzepatide , hang in there. It should clear up as your body gets used to the medication.
• Constipation: Feeling backed up and spending more time in the bathroom? It could be a side effect. Try adding some more fiber to your diet. You can also call your provider for tips to get things moving again.
• Indigestion: You might notice that certain foods trigger indigestion after you eat them. If it’s really bothering you or keeping you up at night, try limiting your intake of those foods for a bit. You’ll be able to eat them again as soon as you adjust to the medication.
• Abdominal Pain: When you have stomach pain, do you immediately think, “Oh no, my appendix!” Been there, done that–and good news–it’s usually not appendicitis! If you’re having abdominal pain after starting Tirzepatide, it’s more than likely a side effect. You can call your doctor about it if the pain gets intense or if you just want to ease your concern.
• Belching: You might want to put off going out to dinner with your friends if eating gives you slight problems–like a significant amount of gas.
• Flatulence: Did we mention the gas? Because you should be aware of the possibility. Maybe just hold off on any dates for a short time if you don’t know the person that well. Even if you have known them for a while–they at least deserve some warning.
• Bloating: If the past two haven’t hinted at it enough, you may have some excess gas when you start Tirzepatide. This gas can also cause some bloating in your stomach, so break out the sweatpants.

Other Common Side Effects

• Acid Reflux: Sometimes your stomach acid decides to put “return to sender” on the food you’ve eaten and send it back to your esophagus. Thankfully, acid reflux is temporary and pretty manageable when it’s a side effect of Tirzepatide.
• Injection Site Reaction: You might see some redness near the injection site since your body doesn’t always like to be poked with a needle. This area can also itch and become a little swollen, but it should clear up fast.
• Mild Allergic Reaction: It’s possible to react to any new medication. If you have a rash, hives, redness, or itching call your doctor or provider to see what you should do.

How Do You Know If Tirzepatide For Weight Loss Is Right For You?

When you’ve tried everything your doctor recommends to lose weight–and none of it works for you–a weight loss medication might be what’s missing from your routine. Your next step should be finding a clinic that offers weight loss programs. Then you can schedule an appointment with a provider to see if Tirzepatide is the right weight loss medication for you.

Start Your Weight Loss Journey

The best news about starting a weight loss program, other than losing weight, is that you can do it with a supportive team of experts behind you. At Allure Esthetic, we’re ready to cheer you on to a healthier and happier lifestyle! Call us at (206) 209-0988 to learn more about our weight loss programs. You can also book a consultation online.