tirzepatide journal club I had the valuable opportunity to publish my “Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obesity” with Lauren Lee for the ACCP Endocrine and Metabolism PRN July 2022 Newsletter. Thank you Dena… A new ACP Journal Club

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Quick Answer: When starting tirzepatide, patients can expect a gradual dose escalation beginning at 2.5 mg weekly, with gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and diarrhea being most common during the first weeks, followed by progressive improvements in blood sugar control and weight reduction over subsequent months

Constipation can happen because tirzepatide slows digestion

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