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Tirzepatide - Overview

Tirzepatide, available in the branded forms Mounjaro and Zepbound, is a medication sometimes prescribed to people who need medication to improve weight management and / or blood sugar control in the setting of diabetes in conjunction with diet and exercise. People who might need a tirzepatide prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe branded tirzepatide medication when appropriate to do so.

Tirzepatide - Dosage and Cost

Tirzepatide prescription medication, marketed under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound, is sometimes prescribed to patients who need better weight management or glycemic control in the setting of diabetes in conjunction with diet and exercise. Tirzepatide medication in based on a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists - similar to semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus and Wegovy) - but also contains another compound known as glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), making it the first "twincretin" medication available. The specific tirzepatide dosage and regimen prescribed varies from patient to patient but tirzepatide injections are generally prescribed to administered subcutaneously once per week. Branded tirzepatide medication is expensive, costing approximately $150 per tirzepatide 2.5 mg / 0.5 mL pen when paying out of pocket, even when using a tirzepatide coupons. Some insurance plans may also help cover costs associated with tirzepatide prescription medication when buying tirzepatide injections at the pharmacy. Additional savings on branded versions of tirzepatide medication can be found here.

Tirzepatide for Weight Loss

Some people have heard of using tirzepatide for weight loss and studies describe how tirzepatide helps reduce body weight in some people. Under the brand name Zepbound, tirzepatide medication is approved for use in certain adult patients to help with weight management in conjunction with diet and activity changes. Tirzepatide medication has been observed to improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, reduce hunger and stabilize glucagon levels - all of which could help explain observed effects on weight - in addition to weight circumference. In the SURMOUNT-1 trial supported by Eli Lilly, tirzepatide use demonstrated substantial and sustained reductions in weight when administered as tirzepatide 5 mg, tirzepatide 10 mg or tirzepatide 15 mg. More recently, the SURMOUNT-3 Phase 3 trial showed that participants lost an additional 18.4% of body weight when compared to results obtained by participants in the placebo group over a 72 week period.

Can I Buy Tirzepatide Online?

Tirzepatide medication is available by prescription only in the United States in the brand forms Mounjaro and Zepbound. As a result, tirzepatide OTC (over the counter) is not available and one cannot simply buy tirzepatide online as the initial step to getting tirzepatide prescription medication is consulting a licensed medical provider. People who might need a branded tirzepatide prescription, however, are able to use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe branded tirzepatide medications when appropriate to do so.

Tirzepatide - Side Effects

Tirzepatide prescription medication can cause side effects when used, including diarrhea, nausea, low blood sugar and decreased appetite. Adverse reactions may occur at higher doses but, overall, tirzepatide injection medication is generally well tolerated. People with certain types of thyroid disorders should not use tirzepatide injections. Tirzepatide medication injections and alcohol should not be used together. Given the possibility of adverse effects, patients considering using tirzepatide medication should discuss any concerns with a qualified medical provider before use. People with an allergy to tirzepatide medication or similar medications should avoid using tirzepatide prescription medication.

More Tirzepatide Information

• Tirzepatide - Medline
• Tirzepatide - Clinical Trials