Common side effects (5% or more of patients) Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, indigestion, injection site reactions Serious side effects (rare) Pancreatitis stop Zepbound and seek emergency care for severe, persistent abdominal pain radiating to the back Gallbladder disease upper right abdominal pain, fever, jaundice Severe allergic reactions facial swelling, throat tightening, difficulty breathing Acute kidney injury usually from dehydration due to prolonged vomiting or diarrhea Hypoglycemia most likely when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas in diabetic patients Increased resting heart rate Boxed warning: Tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in animal studies
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Other suggested risk factors include smoking history, prior radical prostatectomy, low testosterone levels, as well as other medical conditions such as Dupuytrens disease
Age-related declines in mitochondrial function and increases in mitochondrial oxidant production are thought to be important contributors to the adverse effects of aging