Patients are often advised to use a non-oral method or add a barrier method for four weeks after starting and for four weeks after each dose increase
Tirzepatide reduced symptoms of OPS by nearly two-thirds, or 66% in some adults, while a placebo only resulted in a reduction of 5%
Emerging foot care technologies, including smart insole thermometry for pre-ulceration detection, are now discussed
Less urgent but still worth reporting: side effects that do not improve after seven days at any dose level, persistent diarrhea that interferes with daily activities, significant hair thinning (which can occur during rapid weight loss phases and may relate to nutritional deficiencies rather than medication directly), mood changes including increased anxiety or depression, and hair loss patterns that seem disproportionate to weight loss speed
Melatonin, carotenoids, vitamins C and E In addition to polyphenols, other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, carotenoid lycopene, and melatonin have potential in cancer prevention