Key takeaways:
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Zepbound (tirzepatide) is FDA approved for chronic weight management in adults. It’s an injection you can give yourself at home once a week.
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The typical starting Zepbound dosage is 2.5 mg once a week for 4 weeks. At week 5, your prescriber will likely raise your dosage to 5 mg once a week. If needed, your dosage can be increased more starting at week 9. Zepbound dosages shouldn’t be increased by more than 2.5 mg every 4 weeks. The maximum recommended Zepbound dosage for weight loss is 15 mg once a week
