Cumulative weight loss from the start of tirzepatide might reach 15 to 25 pounds by the six-month mark, with continued loss thereafter
Patients should be counseled to seek immediate medical attention for severe abdominal pain, especially if radiating to the back, persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down, signs of dehydration, or symptoms of allergic reactions
These effects are usually mild to moderate and tend to diminish over time as the body adjusts to the medication

Heres your action plan: Step 1: Stop the medication immediately As soon as you see that positive pregnancy test Dont wait for a doctors appointment to stop Dont take one more dose while you figure things out Stop today Step 2: Call your prescribing doctor The doctor who prescribed your GLP-1 needs to know Theyll document when you stopped and your last dose They may need to transition you to alternative medications (if using GLP-1 for diabetes) Step 3: Contact your OB/GYN or schedule first prenatal visit Schedule appointment within 1-2 weeks Bring documentation: medication name, dose, start date, last injection date Your OB/GYN will establish appropriate monitoring plan They may recommend earlier or additional ultrasounds Step 4: Dont panicseriously These medications havent been clearly linked to birth defects in the limited human data we have so far, but we also dont have enough high-quality studies to say theyre definitely safe

While urinary side effects are not the most common with semaglutide, they can happen