Tirzepatide (Zepbound) Available doses: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg Starting dose: 2.5 mg weekly Titrated in 2.5 mg increments every 4 weeks Maintenance doses: 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg weekly Higher doses tend to produce greater weight loss, but also increase the likelihood of gastrointestinal side effects and excessive appetite suppression
The body adapts to the new dose over approximately two weeks, at which point the effects stabilize until the next escalation
Practical tip : Make overnight oats with steel-cut oats, Greek yogurt, and berries
annual kidney function test (urine microalbumin, creatinine) Know the warning signs: High blood sugar (thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurry vision)