2026 Jan 10;17(1):427
Research indicates DSIP may promote slow-wave sleep, modulate pituitary hormone secretion, and exhibit stress-protective and antioxidant properties
Serious but rare risks include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), acute pancreatitis (severe, persistent abdominal pain often with vomiting), acute gallbladder disease (sudden right-upper abdominal pain that may radiate to the shoulder), non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (sudden, potentially permanent vision loss), mood changes, and severe allergic reactions with breathing difficulty or swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
GI side effects may worsen, and clearance is unknown
Unusual odor Standard tirzepatide solution has no significant odor
Most people hear about GLP-1 medications in the context of weight loss or type 2 diabetes