Zepbound®
(Tirzepatide)
FDA-approved, injectable weight loss medication
Zepbound is used for managing chronic weight in adults with obesity or overweight. Administered as an injection, it mimics natural hormones that help control insulin, hunger, and blood sugar levels.
For best results, Zepbound must be used in conjunction with personalized dietary and lifestyle interventions.
Zepbound frequently asked questions
What is Zepbound?
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a weekly injection approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023 for long-term weight management.
Why Medi-Weightloss?
How does Zepbound work?
How much weight can I lose on Zepbound?
People taking Zepbound as an adjunct to diet and exercise experienced substantial weight loss compared with placebo at 72 weeks. At the highest dose (15 mg), people taking Zepbound lost on average 48 lb., while at the lowest dose (5 mg), people lost on average 34 lb. (compared to 7 lb. on placebo). Additionally, 1 in 3 patients taking Zepbound at the highest dose lost over 58 lb. (25% of body weight), compared to 1.5% on placebo.
Reference: Lilly. (2023, November 8). FDA Approves Lilly’s Zepbound (tirzepatide) for chronic weight management, a powerful new option for the treatment of obesity or overweight with weight-related medical problems [Press release].
What is the recommended frequency for receiving the Zepbound injections?
Zepbound is administered once a week as an injection. The dose is increased gradually over 16 – 20 weeks to monitor and reduce potential side effects.
How much does Zepbound cost?
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