Tips for managing constipation Drink plenty of fluids Gradually increase fiber intake Stay physically active Maintain a regular bathroom routine Ask your healthcare provider before using over-the-counter laxatives Contact your healthcare provider if constipation becomes severe, painful, or does not improve
Unfortunately, Mounjaro is expensive without insurance, ranging around $1000/month, depending on the pharmacy
Dose escalation schedule Extend the escalation periods beyond the recommended duration, if tolerability concerns arise at lower doses, i.e., maintain longer than 1 month on 7 mg before increasing the dose to 14 mg
The standard maintenance dose for Wegovy injection is 2.4 mg weekly
There's a lot to be said for know thyself, said ONeil
Semaglutide: A Quick Note Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) typically produces greater weight loss than semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy) in head-to-head trials roughly 22% vs