This means you'll inject it every day, similar to insulin injections that many diabetic patients already use
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Each pre-filled pen delivers a pre-measured 0.25 mg dose and is designed for subcutaneous (under the skin) self-injection
You may experience typical gastrointestinal side effects, but those are likely to wane as your body adjusts to tirzepatide
But that does not mean theyre risk-free
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