Doctors warn that such patients could put themselves at risk for potentially serious side effects, such as gastrointestinal issues and pancreatic damage, with little to no health benefits
FDA Approval : Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes management with secondary weight-loss benefits, whereas Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight loss in adults without diabetes
The Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials so far have shown a safety profile broadly consistent with other GLP-1 medications: gastrointestinal side effects are common, and a new signal called dysaesthesia (an abnormal skin sensation) appears more often at higher doses
The most commonly reported side effects in Phase 2 trials were gastrointestinal, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and constipation, which were generally mild to moderate and tended to improve over time
Pre-mixed liquid tirzepatide Some compounding pharmacies ship tirzepatide already reconstituted in liquid form