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Has anyone dealt with my pharmacist tried to explain the mechanism and my eyes glazed over?

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NauseaFreeNow
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Mar 21, 2024 at 10:19 PM#21

sarah.morrison — that is really helpful context on Has anyone dealt with my. Follow-up question: how long did you wait before increasing your dose?

I am in a similar situation (week 4) and trying to set realistic expectations.

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sophie_paris
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Mar 21, 2024 at 10:36 PM#22

To answer FranDenver's question specifically:

From a clinical standpoint, Has anyone dealt with my is a reasonable concern that deserves a thorough answer.

The short answer: the evidence supports this approach for most patients.

The longer answer involves reviewing the specific clinical trial data relevant to your question, which I am happy to elaborate on if helpful.

Last edited: Mar 22, 2024 at 3:36 AM
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JessicaH_TX
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Mar 21, 2024 at 10:53 PM#23

Thank you NauseaFreeNow! This is incredibly helpful. Taking this to my next appointment. 🙏

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Mar 21, 2024 at 11:10 PM#24

Relevant to Has anyone dealt with my — here is my latest bloodwork comparison:

Key improvements: A1C 8.0% → 5.3%, triglycerides 191 → 91 mg/dL, hsCRP 6.0 → 0.9 mg/L. All on tirzepatide for 7 months.

The inflammatory marker drop is what impresses me most. Consistent with the SELECT trial's cardiovascular findings.

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Mar 21, 2024 at 11:27 PM#25

Slightly tangential to Has anyone dealt with my but NauseaFreeNow reminded me — has anyone else noticed changes in their alcohol tolerance?

I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.

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