Tirzepatide (Zepbound) - A New FDA-approved Treatment for Weight Loss. Complete Drug Review.

This video is a complete drug review of tirzepatide (Zepbound), the latest FDA-approved injectable weight loss medication for obese and overweight individuals. Tirzepatide is given as a once a week injection under the skin. It is the first “dual-agonist” weight loss drug because it mimics two incretin hormones in the body, GLP-1 and GIP. In a large clinical study involving non-diabetic obese patients, tirzepatide at a dose of 15 mg weekly demonstrated an 18% reduction in weight compared to placebo after 72 weeks of treatment. The dose must be slowly titrated upward to reach the target dose to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal adverse effects. The cost of Zepbound is $1060 for a one month’s supply. Patients who are commercially insured may be eligible for a discounted price.

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  • @user-db2wj3yw2b
    @user-db2wj3yw2b5 ай бұрын

    I had almost no side effects and have lost over 50 lbs to date , a year

  • @maggiemae6867

    @maggiemae6867

    3 ай бұрын

    Did you eat healthier right away and maybe that's why you didn't have any side effects? I'm getting ready to start this and I'm a little worried about the side effects. I don't eat much already and not a lot of sugar. Did you start slow and go higher in dose??

  • @SiohvanSings

    @SiohvanSings

    3 ай бұрын

    It just came out in December though, so how have you been on it for a year?

  • @pebbles1340

    @pebbles1340

    Ай бұрын

    Congratulations!

  • @AM-yt6oz

    @AM-yt6oz

    21 күн бұрын

    @@maggiemae6867 How have you done on Zepbound? I see your post was two months ago. I’m a bit mixed on taking it.

  • @micheleparker7817
    @micheleparker78174 ай бұрын

    I've been on Mounjaro for 3 months (just starting my 4th month). No side effects and have lost nearly 30 pounds. Very frustrated about the cost involved! I'm on Medicare and I'm NOT diabetic; therefore, I have to pay full price for the prescription. I just wish Eli Lilly would help out with some kind of co-pay!!! My blood pressure is down, I'm not longer officially "obese" and on the way to being a much healthier person!!!

  • @susie2251

    @susie2251

    3 ай бұрын

    Eli Lilly DOES help out. Go to their website immediately and sign up for savings card. It brings the price down from $1200 to $550. You might have to switch to brand Zepbound which is exactly the same thing as Mounjaro. Zepbound is the one for obesity.

  • @hmf5328

    @hmf5328

    2 ай бұрын

    does that mean you are taking it continuously once a week over several months? I am interested in knowing for how long I can take this before I take a break

  • @CaseyKCRichards

    @CaseyKCRichards

    Ай бұрын

    Retatrutide is now also available. Contact me for details.

  • @mrswiggles4790

    @mrswiggles4790

    10 күн бұрын

    @michael Congratulations!!!

  • @carololiver9283
    @carololiver92835 ай бұрын

    Great information thank you!

  • @nenax24x
    @nenax24x6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Very informative. I didn't even know about the zepbound Savings program. I'm definitely going into this more informed.

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    6 ай бұрын

    I’m glad the info was helpful!

  • @JosieValdivieso
    @JosieValdivieso5 ай бұрын

    very informative tutorial especially mechanism of action and application of the injection. THANK YOU

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    5 ай бұрын

    You are welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed my video!

  • @russelltindle3624
    @russelltindle36243 ай бұрын

    Just talked to the doc and hopefully I get approved. I should have it in hand by this time next week. Thanks for the information you give. 🥤

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching my channel,

  • @Renbacktome

    @Renbacktome

    Ай бұрын

    Did u get approved?

  • @TB-zo6dv
    @TB-zo6dv5 ай бұрын

    The medication is just too expensive🤨

  • @HarveyCastroMD
    @HarveyCastroMD5 ай бұрын

    Great job

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @valeriehairston8716
    @valeriehairston87163 ай бұрын

    Thank you….very detailed and informative.

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching my channel!

  • @DCCooky
    @DCCooky5 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching my channel!

  • @MothersLovingArmsNursery
    @MothersLovingArmsNursery3 ай бұрын

    Its on backorder for months now and no one can get it. DOn't count on finiding it at any pharmacy.

  • @hmf5328
    @hmf53282 ай бұрын

    for how long can I take tirzepatide before I need to take a break?

  • @jenpw1525
    @jenpw152524 күн бұрын

    I tried Saxenda and had horrible anxiety attacks. My anxiety is linked to my hormones. Do you think Tirzepatide would work better for me?

  • @Sonia-cs2vw
    @Sonia-cs2vw5 ай бұрын

    Side effects are BRUTAL!

  • @valm124

    @valm124

    5 ай бұрын

    What were your symptoms like? Do you have a gallbladder?

  • @mariacisneros3265

    @mariacisneros3265

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes me too

  • @user-gz6sq9li7v
    @user-gz6sq9li7v4 ай бұрын

    What happens if someone who is not obese takes Tirzepatide?

  • @lisawunder4177
    @lisawunder41775 ай бұрын

    Side affects are absolutely the worst not sure I can do this been I. Bed for 3 days

  • @user-cn7zc4hx2l

    @user-cn7zc4hx2l

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi why is that if you don't mind me asking ?? My stomach started hurting been on day 3 on abdominal pain

  • @brendanorton5732
    @brendanorton57325 ай бұрын

    I am in 2.5 of Zepbound. It is my 3rd week and haven’t noticed much of a difference in my appetite or cravings. Is that normal at this dose? I had been on Wegovy for only one month at the starting dose and wasn’t hungry or having any cravings. I couldn’t continue the Wegovy due to the supply issue. Also, thank you for this very informative video.

  • @thepharmeztutor716

    @thepharmeztutor716

    5 ай бұрын

    The 2.5 mg dose of Zepbound is for treatment initiation and not for weight loss management. You will probably need to titrate the dose up to at least 5 mg to achieve a response. It’s always best to ask these questions to your prescribing doctor to be sure in your specific case.

  • @brendanorton5732

    @brendanorton5732

    5 ай бұрын

    @@thepharmeztutor716 thank you so much for your response and this excellent video ☺️

  • @moniqueb387

    @moniqueb387

    2 ай бұрын

    Same for me. I just finished my first month and haven't experienced any wl or side effects really besides fatigue and headache. I just moved up to 5mg. After my first week still nothing. Trying to remain hopeful but for this price I better see something soon.

  • @user-rh3ez6ns2p
    @user-rh3ez6ns2p3 ай бұрын

    My sister is taking this medicine - she is down about 15 lbs in 2 months BUT most of the time she is on the sofa SICK... She feels so bad she can't do anything for 3 to 4 days after the injection then she's OK, injects next and bam she feels awful for 3 to 4 days. How can she overcome this? Please help...

  • @user-gr1gb8mz7d

    @user-gr1gb8mz7d

    2 ай бұрын

    A lot of water daily. Lifting weight and eating clean

  • @jannikoley9627

    @jannikoley9627

    Ай бұрын

    Try doing 2 shots per week instead of all at once. Sunday and Wednesday works great for me as long as they are 3 days apart

  • @shabrew2033

    @shabrew2033

    Ай бұрын

    What do you mean two shots per week.

  • @LoveGodFirst101

    @LoveGodFirst101

    15 күн бұрын

    @@shabrew2033I think she meant split into two shots from one syringe.

  • @MothersLovingArmsNursery
    @MothersLovingArmsNursery3 ай бұрын

    what if I no longer have a thyroid?

  • @jc10907Sealy

    @jc10907Sealy

    Ай бұрын

    I no longer have a thyroid. Mine was destroyed by radiation ablation after Graves’ disease. My endocrinologist did prescribe me outbound did not see any reason not to.

  • @billy77511
    @billy775112 ай бұрын

    Does this work better than semaglutide ?

  • @Renbacktome

    @Renbacktome

    Ай бұрын

    Apparently so. It works faster results losing weight and less harmful side effects to nome for some I'm going to try to get on it soon