Tirzepatide Side Effects and Safety

An educational overview of the boxed warning, common side effects, and who should not take it.

In preparation. This article has not been written yet. The outline below shows the sections it will cover once it has been written and medically reviewed.

The boxed warning about thyroid tumours

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Who should not take it

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Gastrointestinal effects and why people stop

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Other common side effects

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Less common but serious effects

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What to report to a clinician straight away

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How safety is monitored over time

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Sources

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By Mike Cowan, DO
Medically reviewed by Mike Cowan, DO