These rapid swings in blood sugar can exacerbate diabetic retinopathy, or worse
Amitriptyline may increase the effects of other drugs that may cause drowsiness, including other antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives, pain relievers, anxiety medications, and muscle relaxants
Changes in neurohormonal gut peptides following bariatric surgery
Side effects are generally mild, such as nausea, diarrhea, or digestive discomfort
Better metrics during tirzepatide treatment: Body composition measurements (DEXA scan, bioimpedance scale, or even waist-to-hip ratio) Strength benchmarks (can you lift what you lifted last month?) Energy diaries (rate energy 1 to 10 daily to track trends) Grip strength (a reliable proxy for overall muscle function) Walking speed (declining walking speed correlates with lean mass loss) If your weight is going down but your strength is maintained and energy is stable, you are losing primarily fat