maintenance dose of tirzepatide for weight loss Dosing At a glance factsheet: Tirzepatide

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It helps regulate blood sugar and keeps hunger in check, so you naturally eat less and start losing weight

Patients should be counseled on practical strategies to minimize discomfort during this adjustment period

Zepbound and Mounjaro are taken weekly and are available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg doses

For weight management: BMI of 30 or greater (obesity), OR BMI of 27 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea) For type 2 diabetes: Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes Inadequate glycemic control on current therapy Understanding how to qualify for GLP-1 medications helps navigate the process