When GLP-1 medications came along, I was genuinely excited
If you experience persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, or feel that your side effects are becoming unmanageable, you must seek immediate clinical advice from a healthcare professional
It binds to the GLP-1R, stimulating insulin secretion, suppressing glucagon release, delaying gastric emptying, and promoting satiety
In the SURMOUNT-4 trial, participants who stopped tirzepatide regained a large share of their lost weight, while those who continued maintained and even extended their loss
The column was then washed with 10 CV of 25 mM imidazole (Sigma-Aldrich) in DPBS (pH 7.2), followed by elution with 10 CV of 250 mM imidazole in DPBS (pH 7.3)
If you are escalating from 2mg to 4mg and want to try split dosing, recognize that you may be spreading the dose below the glucagon threshold