Tirzepatide doses range from 2.5 mg to 15 mg weekly, whereas semaglutide doses typically max out at 2 mg weekly for diabetes and up to 2.4 mg for weight management
The treatment involves using tiny, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, prompting the bodys natural healing process
Semaglutide-induced hair loss is more likely linked to nutrient deficiencies, stress on the body, and hormonal shifts rather than the drug itself
The gastrointestinal side effects commonly associated with semaglutideparticularly nausea, vomiting, and diarrheacan lead to reduced fluid intake and increased fluid losses
SURMOUNT-5 found gastrointestinal events were common with both
Why her case is uncommon Fat cells release estrogen, so the more a person gains, the more estrogen theyll have, Shah said