A: The primary difference is their FDA-approved usage and maximum dosage, even though both medications contain the exact same active ingredient (semaglutide)
"I restarted at 5 mg after 3 weeks off, but wish Id gone lower - nausea was brutal." - u/Gioia_mia "I dropped two steps down after surgery and built back up - smooth sailing." - u/Adorable-Falcon1315 "If off for 2 + weeks, Eli Lilly advises restarting at 2.5 mg." - u/Plus Giraffe 5878 Taking it slow isnt a setback
Mild nausea, headaches, fatigue, constipation, and diarrhea are common at higher doses and can go away over time.) Stay at the same dose and message your clinician If you start experiencing unmanageable side effects Unmanageable means theyre severe, prolonged, or significantly affect your ability to function
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In October 2024, the FDA removed tirzepatide from the drug shortage list, which technically ended the legal basis under which most compounding pharmacies were producing it