Probable Tirzepatide-Induced Rhabdomyolysis in an HIV-Positive Patient
Rhabdomyolysis may be a rare but significant adverse effect of tirzepatide, particularly in at-risk populations, such as those with HIV. Clinicians should remain vigilant for rhabdomyolysis in patients presenting with nonspecific symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, and dark urine in patients on tirzepatide or other GLP-1 agonists.
Authors
- Karl Duncan
- Sami Sakaan
- Drew A. Wells (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7466-7516)
Institutions
- Prisma Health (US)
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (US)
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00185787261426980
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 39.15