Comparing Semaglutide and Tirzepatide: Approved Uses Shared Approved Uses Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are FDA-approved for managing type 2 diabetes and aiding in chronic weight management for adults
Have IM 6 weekly at the surgery I was offered b12 tablets to try and reduce my frequency of b12 injections
Every case is unique, but there are some common patterns where medication is less likely to be appropriate: BMI under about 27 with no major weightrelated health conditions Pregnant or breastfeeding women (weight loss drugs are generally avoided) Children and younger teens , except in specialist paediatric obesity services (even though Wegovy has some adolescent approvals, this is not something telehealth clinics manage) People with active eating disorders (e.g
Psychological Factors and Support Systems Emotional and psychological factors play a significant role in weight management
Skipping doses, taking extra injections, or adjusting the treatment without guidance can lead to unwanted side effects or reduce the treatments effectiveness
For missed doses, the guidance differs depending on the specific medication and how much time has passed