tirzepatide and semaglutide side effects vs nausea Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide – Which Shot Fits You Best? Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide Side Effects

Key highlights Tirzepatide dosage starts from 2.5 mg once weekly for the first 4 weeks and typically increases to 5 mg once weekly for the next 4 weeks

While this is a real increase, it is a fraction of the gallbladder risk reported with semaglutide

Tirzepatide may cause slightly more headaches initially due to its dual receptor activation affecting both GLP-1 and GIP pathways in the brain simultaneously, though the data does not show a statistically significant difference between the two medications

Mounjaro does not directly cause muscle loss, but any rapid weight loss can mean you lose some lean mass if protein intake is low and resistance exercise is missing

Can you switch from semaglutide to tirzepatide