Semaglutide, marketed under brand names like Wegovy and Ozempic, is approved for chronic weight management in adults who meet specific criteria
Ozempic can also help people to manage type 2 diabetes when it is used it in conjunction with a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine (Wilding et al, 2021)
In type 2 diabetes, the reduced expression of HO-1 will increase the production of ROS, leading to oxidative stress and inflammatory reaction, further aggravating cell damage (Table 2)
It is important to note that sexual dysfunction should not be automatically attributed to tirzepatide without proper evaluation, as multiple factors typically contribute to libido changes
Muscle Loss Untreated hypothyroidism causes muscle wasting
However, severe or persistent abdominal pain should never be ignored, particularly if it radiates to the back or is accompanied by vomiting