Common side effects with tirzepatide are usually gastrointestinal in nature including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation but they tend to be mild to moderate and diminish as the body adjusts to initial dosing
These include: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasias Personal or family history of parathyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer Being pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding History of anorexia, bulimia, or body dysmorphic disorder Type 1 diabetes Diabetic retinopathy Renal insufficiency Vitamin B12 allergy History of pancreatitis or pancreatic disease History of gallbladder disease ( NOTE : If your gallbladder has been removed, you can be considered for semaglutide use) Common Side-Effects As with any medication, there are some common potential side effects from semaglutide use
Make sure you eat enough Mounjaro significantly reduces appetite, which is necessary for weight loss but can sometimes lead to eating too little
Compounded semaglutide, 6 months of treatment (Cora only Ro no longer offers a compounded option) Cora: $720 total on the 6-month Essential Plan ($120/month all-inclusive)
While alternatives like compounded peptides are not FDA-approved and thus not covered, we explore manufacturer savings programs and alternatives if needed