Zepbound® (Tirzepatide) Standard Dosing Schedule

Active Ingredient: Tirzepatide
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Zepbound (Tirzepatide) medication vial
ZEPBOUND® (Tirzepatide)
Phase Duration Dose Administration
Initial 4 weeks 2.5 mg Once weekly
Dose Escalation 4 weeks 5 mg Once weekly
Therapeutic 4 weeks 7.5 mg Once weekly
Maintenance Ongoing 10 mg Once weekly
$349 (Initial 2.5mg dose)
$499/month (Dose Escalation through Maintenance)
Purchased through Lilly Direct

GLP-1 Medication Comparison
(Injectables)

Medication Type Cost Avg Weight Loss*** How It Works Dosing Common Side Effects
Semaglutide (Wegovy®) GLP-1 agonist $$$ 15% Mimics GLP-1 hormone to reduce appetite and slow digestion Weekly Nausea, diarrhea, constipation
Semaglutide (Ozempic®) GLP-1 agonist $$$ 15% Mimics GLP-1 hormone to regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite Weekly Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Liraglutide (Saxenda®) GLP-1 agonist $$$ 10% Activates GLP-1 receptors to increase fullness and reduce hunger Daily Nausea, headache, dizziness
Tirzepatide (Zepbound®) GLP-1/GIP agonist $$ 20% Dual-action: targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors for enhanced appetite suppression Weekly Nausea, diarrhea, constipation
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) GLP-1/GIP agonist $$$ 20% Dual-action: targets both GLP-1 and GIP receptors for blood sugar control and weight loss Weekly Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Compounded Semaglutide** GLP-1 agonist $ 15% Same mechanism as branded semaglutide (not FDA-evaluated) Weekly Similar to branded (varies by pharmacy)
Compounded Tirzepatide** GLP-1/GIP agonist $ 20% Same mechanism as branded tirzepatide (not FDA-evaluated) Weekly Similar to branded (varies by pharmacy)

This chart provides general information. Well Brain Body clinicians will help determine which option may be appropriate for your individual needs.