On follow-up, she weighed 118 kg, had a waist circumference (WC) of 128 cm and her waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) was 0.98
Patients need to talk to their doctor about any side effects they experience and follow their doctors advice on how to manage them
f If you choose the self-pay option, it means your prescription will be processed outside of your insurance, will not count toward any deductibles, and cannot be applied to any insurance maximum out-of-pocket limits
Following the prescribed titration schedule (starting low and increasing gradually) minimizes these effects and, by extension, minimizes the dehydration that drives UTI risk
A daily fluid intake of approximately 23 L is advised, prioritising water and hydrating foods while limiting alcohol, caffeinated beverages, and sugary drinks [88, 89]
By mimicking GLP-1 hormones, both semaglutide and tirzepatide help improve blood sugar control and promote weight loss