Shannon, especially injured runners and injured tennis players
The pills are packaged in a bottle of 30, so you should speak to your provider before your first prescription runs out, so that you can discuss your tolerance of the medication and see if increasing the dosage on the next refill is right for you
A safe weight-management plan should track more than weight, including: Waist size Blood pressure Blood sugar Sleep Energy Mobility Long-term disease risk When to Talk to a Primary Care Provider Patients should schedule a medical visit if weight gain continues despite lifestyle changes, or if weight gain comes with fatigue, increased thirst, snoring, joint pain, irregular periods, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or rising blood sugar
Waiting to see how your body responds to the medication may help you make a better-informed decision about your treatment plan
After 72 weeks, people taking tirzepatide lost over 20% of their body weight and shaved over 7 inches off their waistlines