Zepbound (tirzepatide) weekly injection dosing schedule The weekly dosing schedule of Zepboud is as follows: Weeks 1-4 (starting dose): 2.5 mg once weekly for the first 4 weeks Weeks 5-8: 5 mg once weekly Weeks 9-12: 7.5 mg once weekly Weeks 13-16 : If tolerated, increase to 10 mg once weekly Weeks 17-20: If the dosage needs to be escalated further, increase to 12.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks Weeks 21 and onward : If the previous dose is ineffective, the next dose will be 15 mg once weekly
Sakai W, Swisher EM, Karlan BY, Agarwal MK, Higgins J, Friedman C, et al
They are injections, they can be expensive if insurance doesn't cover them, and side effects like nausea are common during the first few weeks as your dose increases
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