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Eli Lillys tirzepatide drugs face the same criticism, since the Mounjaro label lists general gastrointestinal issues but not the severe stomach paralysis or bowel obstruction described in patient reports
Start at low doses, titrate slowly Start with a low dose, such as a 0.05 mg dose of Ozempic, which is 1/5th of the standard therapeutic dose, to reduce the risk of side effects
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When I ask Decotiis if theres maybe a mourning phase over the decreased interest in some peoples favorite pastimes dining out and drinking with friends, for example she says, Yeah, a little bit. However, she quickly adds: But when people see that theyre down two pants sizes So shes basically positing an unsettling paradox: Yes, it might cause depression, but obviously you wont be depressed if youre skinny! Still, Decotiis generally sees semaglutide having an effect on her patients thats the opposite of those Redditors experiences