Tirzepatide: Why It Doesn't Always Work and How to Manage Side Effects

Lipedema Talks · Episódios

In this episode of Lipedema Talks, recorded at the Lipedema Evolution 2026 congress, Letícia Miyamoto talks with pharmacist Renata Pedrosa about tirzepatide, the substance behind the 'weight-loss pens' that became a craze. Renata explains why the drug got so famous, how sterile compounding pharmacy works, and why the treatment does not always work. She details the correct management: careful history-taking, dose escalation and tapering, adequate intake of water, protein and fiber, and supplementation with B12, vitamin D, zinc, and selenium to prevent nausea, constipation, hair loss, and muscle pain. She also covers follow-up with bioimpedance and the importance of strength training to preserve lean mass. Watch to the end and understand how to use tirzepatide safely.