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

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  • Опубликовано: 9 дек 2023
  • 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-db2wj3yw2b 6 месяцев назад +58

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

    • @maggiemae6867
      @maggiemae6867 4 месяца назад +1

      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 4 месяца назад +3

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

    • @pebbles1340
      @pebbles1340 2 месяца назад

      Congratulations!

    • @AM-yt6oz
      @AM-yt6oz Месяц назад

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

  • @micheleparker7817
    @micheleparker7817 5 месяцев назад +25

    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 4 месяца назад

      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 3 месяца назад

      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 2 месяца назад

      Retatrutide is now also available. Contact me for details.

    • @mrswiggles4790
      @mrswiggles4790 Месяц назад

      @michael Congratulations!!!

  • @carololiver9283
    @carololiver9283 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great information thank you!

  • @russelltindle3624
    @russelltindle3624 4 месяца назад +6

    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. 🥤

  • @valeriehairston8716
    @valeriehairston8716 4 месяца назад

    Thank you….very detailed and informative.

    • @thepharmeztutor716
      @thepharmeztutor716  4 месяца назад

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

  • @HarveyCastroMD
    @HarveyCastroMD 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great job

  • @nenax24x
    @nenax24x 6 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @JosieValdivieso
    @JosieValdivieso 6 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @TB-zo6dv
    @TB-zo6dv 6 месяцев назад +7

    The medication is just too expensive🤨

  • @DCCooky
    @DCCooky 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks

  • @jenpw1525
    @jenpw1525 Месяц назад

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

  • @hmf5328
    @hmf5328 3 месяца назад +1

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

  • @Sonia-cs2vw
    @Sonia-cs2vw 6 месяцев назад +4

    Side effects are BRUTAL!

    • @valm124
      @valm124 5 месяцев назад

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

    • @mariacisneros3265
      @mariacisneros3265 5 месяцев назад

      Yes me too

    • @TammyG-sq2jz
      @TammyG-sq2jz 12 дней назад +1

      I have NO side effecrs...so not everyone has side effects

  • @user-gz6sq9li7v
    @user-gz6sq9li7v 5 месяцев назад

    What happens if someone who is not obese takes Tirzepatide?

  • @MothersLovingArmsNursery
    @MothersLovingArmsNursery 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @brendanorton5732
    @brendanorton5732 6 месяцев назад +4

    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  6 месяцев назад +5

      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 6 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @moniqueb387
      @moniqueb387 3 месяца назад +2

      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.

  • @lisawunder4177
    @lisawunder4177 5 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @user-cn7zc4hx2l
      @user-cn7zc4hx2l 4 месяца назад

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

  • @user-rh3ez6ns2p
    @user-rh3ez6ns2p 4 месяца назад +2

    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 3 месяца назад +1

      A lot of water daily. Lifting weight and eating clean

    • @jannikoley9627
      @jannikoley9627 2 месяца назад +3

      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 2 месяца назад

      What do you mean two shots per week.

    • @LoveGodFirst101
      @LoveGodFirst101 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @MothersLovingArmsNursery
    @MothersLovingArmsNursery 4 месяца назад +1

    what if I no longer have a thyroid?

    • @jc10907Sealy
      @jc10907Sealy 2 месяца назад

      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
    @billy77511 3 месяца назад

    Does this work better than semaglutide ?

    • @Renbacktome
      @Renbacktome 2 месяца назад +1

      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