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Most Common Side Effects (Experienced by 10%+ of Users) According to the safety documentation, the most common side effects of compounded tirzepatide include: Gastrointestinal Effects (The Big Ones): Nausea: Most common, especially during the first weeks and after dose increases Diarrhea: Frequent for many users, usually improves over time Vomiting: Less common than nausea, but occurs in some people Constipation: Paradoxically, some get constipation instead of diarrhea Stomach pain/abdominal discomfort: Cramping, bloating, general GI discomfort Indigestion: Heartburn, acid reflux symptoms Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): Worsening of existing reflux or new onset Other Common Effects: Injection site reactions: Redness, itching, bruising, soreness at the injection site Feeling tired/fatigue: Especially in the first weeks Belching/gas: Due to slowed gastric emptying Hair loss: Temporary telogen effluvium (hair shedding from rapid weight loss, not the medication directly) Timeline expectations: The majority of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea events occurred during dose increases and decreased over time
Hospira bacteriostatic water is designed for safe use up to 28 days after initial opening, thanks to the included benzyl alcohol preservative
