For most people, stopping Ozempic (or any medication thats meant to be taken long-term) abruptly without a medical reason is not ideal
Increasing too fast is the most common cause of severe nausea, vomiting, and fatigue on GLP-1 medications, and in some cases it can lead to dehydration serious enough to affect your kidneys
Because tirzepatide activates both receptors, clinical trials have shown greater average weight-loss outcomes compared with semaglutide in many patients
Self-dosing risks desensitizing the receptors you are trying to stimulate
However, any loss of lean mass matters because it can affect physical function, fracture risk and how well the body maintains weight and metabolic health over time
I received the one which is manufactured in 2018