Consider using an insulated bag or a small cooler with an ice pack, especially if you're traveling long distances or spending extended periods outdoors to help maintain the medication within the recommended temperature range
As of May 2024, about 22% of adults who had been told by a doctor that they are overweight or obese said they had ever taken a GLP-1 drug, according to a KFF poll
Contact your healthcare provider if the discomfort: Continues to worsen Interferes with walking, sleep, or normal activities Returns after every dose Appears after each dose increase Comes with weakness, swelling, redness, or fever Does not have a clear explanation What Should You Do if Tirzepatide Causes Joint Pain
Consult your healthcare provider if persistent stinging occurs
For weekly GLP-1 medications, taking your dose one or two days earlier than scheduled is generally acceptable in a pinch, as long as you adjust your regular injection day going forward
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