Weekly doses start at 2.5mg, increasing to a maximum of 15mg based on individual response and tolerability
Allergic skin reactions require more careful attention
The rise of weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro has transformed millions of lives, but dentists are now warning of a new, unexpected side effect: 'Ozempic Mouth.' While 'Ozempic Face', the term coined for rapid facial fat loss linked to GLP-1 medications, has become widely known, experts are now seeing worrying changes to patients' oral health too
Three habits help preserve muscle on either drug: losing weight at a steady rather than crash pace, eating enough protein (roughly 1.21.6 g per kg of body weight a day think a palm-sized portion at each meal), and following a structured exercise plan alongside Wegovy or Mounjaro with resistance exercise a couple of times a week
Many researchers who transition from tirzepatide to retatrutide find the side effect timing quite similar since both medications share the GIP pathway
The research team hopes their findings will encourage clinicians and regulators to pay closer attention to patient-reported experiences shared online