Zepbound and Mounjaro, known as Tirzepatide

Understanding Zepbound and Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) A New Option For Weight Loss

All information presented on this website is for educational purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional prior to pursuing any of these options.

Tirzepatide is a once weekly injectable medication that helps reduce hunger and food cravings.

Zepbound is prescribed for people with obesity, while Mounjaro is prescribed for people that have documented type 2 diabetes

There is no difference in the dosing for Zepbound and Mounjaro

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Brain: It signals to the brain that you're full, reducing your desire to eat and calming cravings. The two hormones complement each other and work on different receptors in the brain. This is likely the reason that Zepbound provides the best weight loss results as of 2024.
Intestines: Tirzepatide slows down stomach emptying, making you feel fuller for longer. It also increases insulin release from the pancreas and decreases sugar production by the liver.
Dopamine system: By quieting your brain's reward system, Tirzepatide can help reduce cravings and make it easier to resist temptations like sweets.
Research shows that, on average, people on Zepbound or Mounjaro lose around 20% of their total body weight. For someone weighing 200 pounds, that could mean shedding about 40 pounds.
When prescribed by an experienced ABOM certified Doctor, Tirzepatide can be a safe option.
Tirzepatide must be avoided in people with personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Cancer or MEN 2 syndrome
Like all medicines, Tirzepatide can have side effects, including:
-Depression or suicidal thoughts
-Vision problems (in diabetes)
-Low blood sugar
-Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
-Thyroid Cancer
-Persistent Vomiting
You must stop Tirzepatide 2 weeks before any procedure that requires intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.
For women who expect to get pregnant, are pregnant or breastfeeding, use of weight loss medication could result in serious birth defects or injury to your baby. You must make us aware if these scenarios apply to you in order to avoid a serious complication involving your baby. We will discuss non-medical options and plan on resuming treatment after the pregnancy or after you finish breast feeding.
It is impossible to go into every side effect on a webpage so please discuss the risks with a doctor.
If prescribed, you'll get full instructions on using Tirzepatide safely.
Patients with Obesity and comorbidities such as high blood pressure, insulin resistance, elevated cholesterol, sleep apnea.
People who had previous bariatric surgery and either didn’t lose enough weight or are beginning to regain weight.
Women who are trying to get rid of the “belly fat” that comes with menopause.
Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Men who have want to build muscle mass, get rid of the big belly, have more energy.