Tip 15: Ask Your Doctor About Prescription Help If nausea is ruining your life despite trying everything, talk to your doctor about anti-nausea medication
Persistent vomiting that prevents you from keeping down food or fluids, leading to dehydration Signs of dehydration , including dark urine, dizziness, reduced urination, or extreme thirst, which may lead to acute kidney injury Vomiting blood or passing black, tarry stools, which may suggest gastrointestinal bleeding Severe allergic reactions , such as difficulty breathing, facial swelling, or widespread rash (call 999 or go to A&E immediately) Signs of intestinal obstruction : progressive abdominal distension, severe constipation, inability to pass gas, persistent vomiting Contact your GP or prescribing clinician if: Nausea or vomiting persists beyond the first few weeks after a dose increase You experience significant unintentional weight loss beyond your target or cannot maintain adequate nutrition Gastrointestinal symptoms significantly impact your quality of life or daily functioning You develop new or worsening symptoms of gastroparesis, particularly if you have diabetes You notice changes in blood glucose control (for patients with diabetes) You experience symptoms of gallbladder problems, such as pain in the upper right abdomen, yellowing of skin or eyes, or fever Patients should also inform their healthcare provider if they are taking other medications that affect gastric emptying
Recently, Eli Lilly introduced a promising new oral GLP-1 receptor agonist called orforglipron, which has significantly piqued my professional curiosity
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"It's hard to take a drug because swimsuit season is around the corner, while others need it to stay alive," she wrote
The honest answer is that tirzepatide may lead to greater average weight loss for many patients, but that does not automatically make it the best choice for everyone
