So before starting high-dose Vitamin C therapy or Ozone IV therapy, we will run a quick blood test in the clinic to determine if you are safe to start either of these therapies
The clinical trials that established the safety and efficacy profiles for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) included older adults, but in numbers that were not sufficient to characterize body composition changes, functional outcomes, or long-term musculoskeletal effects specifically in adults over 65 or 75
However, the speed of weight loss depends on several factors, including dosage, calorie intake, physical activity, sleep quality, and individual metabolism
Similarly, a marked decrease in urine output (especially if unable to pass urine for 12+ hours), dark-coloured urine, swelling of the legs or ankles, significant unexplained weight gain, severe dizziness, fainting, or confusion warrants prompt medical assessment
Given these complexities, the diagnostic process in is intricate, minimally objective, and generally slow