The primary drivers are: Acute Fat Pad Depletion: The buccal fat pad is often the first to mobilize, leading to a gaunt face
Many protocols start at low daily subcutaneous doses and adjust based on tolerability, symptoms, and follow-up laboratory assessment
Warning signs include sudden leg swelling with pain and warmth, shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood, or sudden weakness and difficulty speaking
Women may experience higher rates of hair loss than men, particularly with tirzepatide, but the prognosis for recovery remains positive
The average participant was 44 years old, weighed about 249 pounds (113 kg), and had been living with obesity for an average of 16 years.[1] The study was funded by Eli Lilly, the maker of tirzepatide
The 2024 NICE guideline NG239 covers these groups in detail