They see improvements in their cycle, reductions in acne, and less unwanted hair
Tirzepatide is a new medicine used to help people manage type 2 diabetes and to help with weight loss
Microdosing is particularly appropriate for older adults because it allows for slow, careful dose escalation that minimizes the risk of dehydration (from nausea and reduced fluid intake), excessive muscle catabolism (from rapid caloric deficit), and medication interactions (which become more common with polypharmacy in older populations)
The survey included questions regarding drug brand, dosing regimen, time on treatment, efficacy (including pre-treatment weight and weight on treatment), and side effects, as well as reasons for pursuing or stopping GLP1 treatment
Your provider determines which, if either, is appropriate for you based on independent clinical judgment - but it helps to go into that conversation with a basic understanding of how the two medications differ as a class
