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Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide

Antidiabetics Prescription only ATC code: A10BX16

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
2.5–15 mg
1× a day

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • Diabetes
  • Weight management

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Once a week, never daily
  • Nausea is common at the start
  • Rare pancreatitis risk
  • Caution with thyroid disease
  • Caution with gallstones
  • Keep protein intake up while appetite is low
  • Not during pregnancy
  • Store in the fridge

Markers to watch

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.