The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care notes this concern with rapid glycemic improvement generally, though the current US Prescribing Information for tirzepatide does not contain a specific warning about diabetic retinopathy complications
Some people also report a slight headache or mild fatigue in the first week
You should gather: Prescription records for Zepbound Medical records indicating diagnosis and treatment of your vision issues Records of communication with your healthcare providers about these side effects Any correspondence from the manufacturer or pharmacy about potential risks 18
A spokesperson for NHS England said in a statement that around 50,000 eligible patients in England could be prescribed Wegovy through NHS specialist weight management services that can provide appropriate multidisciplinary care
Prescriptions increased by 259% between 2021 and 2022 alone
Yang YY, Qi JJ, Jiang SY, et al