💉 What is the 2.5 mg dose?
• Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a once‑weekly injectable medication approved for chronic weight management and moderate‑to‑severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults with obesity .
• The 2.5 mg dose is the starter dose, intended to begin therapy and slowly acclimate your body .
⏳ How is the dosing schedule structured?
After 4 weeks at 2.5 mg, the dose increases to 5 mg. From there, your provider may raise it in 2.5 mg increments every 4 weeks—based on your response and side effects—until maintenance or maximum dosing is reached .
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🛑 Important notes on the 2.5 mg dose
• This dose is not intended for long-term use—it’s only for the first month of treatment ().
• Staying on 2.5 mg beyond 4 weeks means you’re not in the maintenance phase—which could blunt the medication’s full effectiveness ().
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⚠️ Why start at just 2.5 mg?
• It helps minimize common side effects like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
• According to the prescribing guide, a gradual dose escalation lowers risk of GI discomfort
