[1] The thigh is a particularly convenient and accessible site for self-injection, offering a large surface area and ease of visualization during the injection process
The point is that you dont have to choose between tolerating misery and abandoning your results theres usually a middle path
On the downside, vitamin B12 injections can be quite painful
Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that up to 40% of total weight loss on GLP-1 receptor agonists can come from lean mass, not fat
A comparison of semaglutide and tirzepatide Feature Semaglutide Tirzepatide FDA Approval Year 2017 (injection), 2020 (oral) 2022 Average Weight Loss ~1015% of body weight ~1520% of body weight Dosage Forms Weekly injection, oral tablet Weekly injection only Common Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation Frequency Weekly (injection), daily (oral) Weekly injection Cost (approximate) $900$1,200/month $1,000$1,300/month (Keep in mind that numbers are averages