The Tirzepatide Drop: Beware of Slimmer's Paralysis

This case series explores the association between tirzepatide-assisted weight loss and the development of foot drop due to peroneal nerve neuropathy, a phenomenon known as slimmer's paralysis. Two cases are presented of patients who experienced rapid weight loss after initiation of tirzepatide...

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Main Authors: John M. Tucker MD (Author), Jordan Ritchie MD (Author)
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Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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