For what it's worth tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) is generally known for milder side effects overall, sounds like you already suspected that given you're weighing a switch. I made the jump myself last week since I deal with CFS and Oz was completely draining my energy. Hoping switching to Zep gives me a bit of life back. Hear you on cost too though. Went from paying a steep amount for Oz to a much smaller sum once a cheaper alternative showed up. Grabbed one batch at that lower price and committed to switching, so now I'm back up to the higher rate. Public health coverage is wonderful, right up until officials decide coverage isn't warranted since diabetes hasn't shown up yet, even though skipping the medication practically guarantees it eventually will, so the claim gets denied. Honestly, factoring in every reason to avoid diabetes, the savings alone almost make letting my pancreas fail tempting (kidding, obviously)
Really sucks that Ozempic isn't working out for you though. Don't have a magic fix to offer, but it genuinely doesn't suit everyone. Generally folks who choose to push through tend to have much milder issues than what you're describing. That said, if you can tolerate it, it's wor
