Preconception planning should include GP consultation, folic acid supplementation, and strategies to maintain weight loss after stopping medication
As you reach your goal weight, the conversation naturally shifts from how much you can lose to how you will keep it off
For people coming from maximum semaglutide doses, this is typically the first dose that feels noticeably stronger than what they were previously experiencing
Lipase supplementation in particular may help with fat digestion, reducing the undigested fat that can cause osmotic diarrhea
As stated above, though, high doses may actually impact glutathione levels
When to Contact Your Healthcare Provider or Seek Urgent Care Seek urgent care for a sudden, severe headache, any new neurological signs such as: Weakness or speech change Visual loss Severe vomiting Fever Fainting A headache that is much worse than your usual one Contact your prescriber if you have frequent headaches after starting tirzepatide, recurrent hypoglycemia, or if you are on insulin, sulfonylureas, or blood pressure medicines and suspect those doses need adjustment