Continue your regular dosing schedule for future injections and contact your healthcare provider if you experience unusual symptoms or have concerns about your injection technique
Individually personalized treatment
Tirzepatide, known by its brand name Mounjaro, is a once-weekly injection that works by targeting two different receptors in the brain: glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1)
These drugs are effective not just in decreasing obesity, but also in preventing major adverse cardiovascular outcomes, diabetes, kidney failure, and metabolic liver disease
Beyond blood sugar management, research suggests that Ozempic also lowers blood pressure
By prioritizing foods high in nutrients and drinking plenty of water, Kushner says you can reduce your risk for constipation and ensure youre getting enough fiber and protein, even with a lower appetite