If the patient needs to transport the medication (e.g., traveling), it should be carried in a cooler bag with ice packs to maintain the cold chain
Avoid Excessive Caffeine and Alcohol : Too much caffeine (from coffee, tea, or energy drinks) and alcohol can cause dehydration
But, as the patient approaches a healthier weight for their body, the enjoyment of food may return, Jastreboff says
Until we do, these data warrant cautious optimism
Hydration is another opportunity
If theres one that your insurance does cover, then great, well start with that one. Trials have shown that on average tirzepatide leads to more weight loss than semaglutide, but different patients respond differently to different GLP-1 drugs