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Tirzepatide injection is used to treat type 2 diabetes, and promote weight loss. It is used together with diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar. Tirzepatide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.
This medicine is also used together with diet and exercise to help lose weight and keep the weight off in patients with obesity caused by certain conditions. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
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Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
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Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
