Strategies that work: Sipping bone broth throughout the day provides sodium, potassium, calcium, small amounts of protein, and collagen in liquid form
Chika for over five years
Patients may use medications as a standalone treatment or as a bridge to other interventions
Lifestyle and dietary modifications: Weight loss (if appropriate) has the strongest evidence for improving reflux symptoms [2] Avoid eating within 2-3 hours of bedtime to reduce nighttime reflux Elevate the head of the bed by 68 inches using blocks or a wedge pillow Eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions that increase gastric pressure Identify and avoid trigger foods such as caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, spicy foods, citrus, and high-fat meals Stop smoking , as tobacco use can worsen reflux symptoms If gastrointestinal symptoms are severe, your healthcare provider may consider slowing the tirzepatide dose titration schedule or adjusting the maintenance dose according to FDA prescribing information
The SURMOUNT-1 Three-Year Study The longest completed tirzepatide trial to date is the SURMOUNT-1 study, which followed participants for 176 weeks, approximately three and a half years
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have also emerged as a potential therapy