In one clinical trial in people with type 2 diabetes, the weight loss became noticeable as early as week five, with participants taking Zepbound having lost nearly 6 pounds (compared with only about 2 pounds for those taking a placebo)
3 The UK Teratology Information Service (UKTIS), which advises clinicians on medication use during pregnancy, adds that GLP-1 medication at any stage in pregnancy is not, on its own, a reason to consider ending the pregnancy or to add extra scans or tests beyond your standard antenatal care
Starting during a period of stable disease, rather than during a flare, reduces the risk of confounding symptom changes
People taking tirzepatide typically eat less, and dietary choices while on tirzepatide significantly affect hydration status
Time to therapeutic dose: a practical comparison Both peptides require patience during titration
J Endocrinol 2023, 258(2)