Contact your healthcare provider if you experience: Hot flashes accompanied by chest pain, palpitations, or irregular heartbeat Severe or persistent flushing with associated shortness of breath or dizziness Hot flashes that significantly interfere with daily activities or sleep quality New or worsening symptoms despite lifestyle modifications Severe, persistent abdominal pain (especially radiating to the back) with or without vomiting Yellowing of skin/eyes (jaundice), pale stools, or dark urine Signs of allergic reaction including facial/lip swelling, rash, hives, or difficulty breathing Signs of thyroid dysfunction including tremor, anxiety, or changes in bowel habits Concurrent symptoms such as excessive sweating, fever, or night sweats If you're taking tirzepatide with insulin or sulfonylureas, check your blood glucose during episodes that resemble hot flashes, as hypoglycemia can cause similar symptoms
Monitoring and consultation with healthcare providers are recommended
A 2021 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that semaglutide taken once weekly plus lifestyle interventions in participants who were overweight or obese, was associated with a sustained reduction in body weight
While not FDA-approved for weight loss, physicians can prescribe it off-label for body composition improvement