does tirzepatide slow gastric emptying A 32-year-old man developed gastroparesis after taking for weight loss, which isn't approved in India. Doctors advise against using it without medical supervision GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide

Some doctors taper to 1.7mg or even 1.0mg and monitor weight stability

Health Conditions A-Z Health & Wellness Nutrition Fitness Health News Ayurveda Videos Medicine A-Z Parenting Login to get the latest articles, videos, gallery, and a lot more or continue with Email Google Facebook To get Registered Signup now Credit: iStock Rachel V Thomas Updated Apr 16, 2026 | 04:00 PM IST Summary Patients taking semaglutidethe active ingredient in the popular weight loss drugsshowed improvements in the fatty liver condition that went beyond what could be explained by blood sugar control and weight loss alone

This condition can harm the liver and could even cause cirrhosis

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