TE occurs when physical or emotional stress, hormonal changes, or certain medications push more hair follicles than usual into the shedding (or telogen) phase
While effective for weight loss, Zepbound can cause gastrointestinal side effects, including belching that may have a sulfurous odor (sometimes called "sulfur burps")
Spending extra weeks at a lower dose that you tolerate well often produces equivalent long-term outcomes to rushing to higher doses that cause compliance issues
In the SURPASS-2 trial for type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal adverse events showed a dose-dependent relationship, with higher doses (10 mg and 15 mg) associated with increased frequency of digestive symptoms compared to lower doses (5 mg)
Making an informed choice about your tirzepatide provider is one of the most important decisions in your weight loss journey, and having access to unbiased, comprehensive information makes that choice easier