Tirzepatide and respiratory issues — anyone experienced coughing?

2026-08-26 321 views 8 posts

Been on tirz for about 2 months. Lately I've been experiencing a dry cough and some mild asthma-like symptoms after injection. Has anyone else experienced respiratory issues on tirzepatide? My doctor isn't sure if it's related. Curious if this is a known side effect or something unrelated.

Yes! I noticed the exact same thing. Switched from sema to tirz and the difference in side effects was night and day. Tirz is much smoother for me.

I could have written this post. Down 48 lbs in a similar timeframe. The mental shift is bigger than the physical one, honestly. I feel like a different person.

Which telehealth provider are you using? I've been thinking about switching. My ucrrent one is slow to respond.

I had the same concern. My doctor said the same thing — it's the rapid weight loss, not the drug. Mine stopped after about 16 months once my weight stabilized.

This is so relatable. I'm on week 21 and feeling the same way. The food noise disappearing was the most surprising part for me too. I didn't even know I had it until it was gone.

I could have written this post. Down 39 lbs in a similar timeframe. The mental shift is bigger than the physical one, honestly. I feel like a different person.

I switched from sema to tirz about 3 months ago. Big improvement in appetite suppression and fewer side effects. Down 12 lbs since switching. Everyone's different but for me it was the right call.