Serious Side Effects to Monitor While uncommon, tirzepatide carries risks that require immediate attention: severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting lasting more than a few hours, signs of pancreatitis (upper left pain, fever, rapid heartbeat), or allergic reactions (rash, difficulty breathing, swelling)
Measure against baseline weekly
Gray markets sprang up to supply Byetta as a fad-diet drug, a preview to the current Wegovy and Ozempic craze
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