Overall, tirzepatide and semaglutide share a very similar side effect profile, particularly for digestive issues like nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia
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There are also other reasons to see a doctor if you're constipated, which might indicate an underlying disease, such as sudden unexplained weight loss
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While no standardized FDA-mandated taper protocol exists for semaglutide discontinuation, a common clinical approach is to reduce the dose by one step (e.g., from 1 mg to 0.5 mg) for approximately four weeks before stopping entirely