These schedules often recommend initiating treatment with a very low dose and progressively increasing it, depending on the individuals tolerance to side effects
Normally, the stomach muscles contract to break down food and push it into the small intestine
For alcohol use during this period, see can you drink on tirzepatide, as alcohol affects both appetite regulation and GI tolerance
They are both injected under the skin in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm on your chosen day each week
As both a bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist (and a GLP-1 patient myself), Im deeply familiar with what these medications can do, how they differ, and why your providers guidance is so essential
The medication already creates significant restriction