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FDA LabelWeight Loss

Tirzepatide Titration Protocol (Mounjaro/Zepbound)

FDA-standard weekly titration from 2.5mg to 15mg. Many maintain at 7.5-10mg without reaching max dose.

6 phases·Ongoing

Peptide Schedule Research TeamReviewed Apr 20261 Citation

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Important Notices

  • Do not use with other GLP-1 or GIP receptor agonists
  • Risk of thyroid C-cell tumors — same class warning as semaglutide
  • GI side effects common during titration (nausea, diarrhea)

Protocol Phases

InitiationWeeks 1-4
2,500mcg · Weeklysubcutaneous (abdomen)
Titration 1Weeks 5-8
5mg · Weeklysubcutaneous (abdomen)
Titration 2Weeks 9-12
7,500mcg · Weeklysubcutaneous (abdomen)
Titration 3Weeks 13-16
10mg · Weeklysubcutaneous (abdomen)
Titration 4Weeks 17-20
12,500mcg · Weeklysubcutaneous (abdomen)
MaintenanceWeek 21+Maintenance
15mg · Weeklysubcutaneous (abdomen)

Goal isn't always max dose — many maintain at 7.5-10mg

Metrics Tracked

Body Weight
number · weekly
GI Side Effects
Scale 0-5 · per dose
Energy Level
Scale 0-10 · daily

Sources & Citations

  1. [1]
    Mounjaro (tirzepatide) Prescribing InformationEli Lilly, FDA 2022

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