Key Benefits Prescription treatment for chronic weight management in eligible adults Contains tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist Helps reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness Supports long-term weight management when combined with diet and exercise Once-weekly injection for convenient dosing Clinically studied for significant weight reduction under medical supervision Designed to complement healthy lifestyle changes rather than replace them Individual results vary depending on factors such as dosage, adherence to treatment, diet, physical activity, and overall health
After the lead-in period, patients were randomized at Week 36 to continue ZEPBOUND or switch to placebo for 52 weeks
The results suggest that a higher dose of semaglutide up to 7.2 mg per week could be used to achieve greater clinical benefits in people not reaching therapeutic goals with once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg, concluded a team led by Dr
In some cases, clinicians have also prescribed GLP-1 drugs off-label for weight loss
If trial results are positive, Eli Lilly could submit for FDA approval as early as 2025-2026, with potential commercial availability following approval
Do not exceed the daily dose