Jump to: Who should never take weight-loss injections | Conditions that need extra caution | Medications that interact | Pregnancy, breastfeeding and age | If you are scheduled for surgery | When to stop and seek help | Questions to ask your GP | Frequently asked questions | Take home message You shouldnt take weight-loss injections like Wegovy (semaglutide) or Mounjaro (tirzepatide) if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN-2), type 1 diabetes, or have had a serious allergic reaction to a GLP-1 medication
Both routes demonstrate rapid onset of effects, typically within 30-45 minutes, but the injection tends to produce more intense effects
Dehydration reduces blood volume and can cause orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing), while electrolyte disturbances affect muscle function and energy metabolism
Amylin is a peptide hormone composed of 37 amino acids and secreted by pancreatic -cells following a meal [95]
0.9 mg requires 18 units at 5 mg/mL but 36 units at 2.5 mg/mL
usually mentioned as mild to moderate and temporary as dose escalation is intended, so in most cases, they are resolved after the maintenance dose is reached (153)