Contact your healthcare provider immediately or seek emergency care if you experience: Severe, persistent abdominal pain that may radiate to the back Abdominal pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting that prevents you from keeping down food or liquids Fever along with severe abdominal pain If pancreatitis is suspected, discontinue tirzepatide immediately and do not restart if pancreatitis is confirmed
If you experience any side effects or suspect a reaction to these medicines, report it via the MHRA Yellow Card scheme (yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk) and seek advice from a healthcare professional
Your doctor will also consider practical factors such as your ability to adhere to daily versus weekly injections, insurance coverage, and personal preferences when selecting the most appropriate GLP-1 medication and dosing strategy for your individual circumstances
A consistent injection site location helps your body metabolize the medication at a predictable rate, which supports steady weight loss and stable blood sugar control
Shi X, Jiang A, Qiu Z, Lin A, Liu Z, Zhu L, et al