Of note, this patient endorsed a psychological benefit of tirzepatide, which she felt was unrelated to weight loss
For compounded tirzepatide , the company lists a standard price of $449 per month, with promotional pricing that may reduce the starting cost to approximately $349 per month
About 30% of participants on the 5 mg dose reached the 20% weight loss threshold
You do not need to eliminate everything at once
Tirzepatide targets GLP-1 and GIP receptors and so, because of a more controlled appetite, you can manage portion sizes better when you sit for your meals
For weight management without diabetes, the role of metformin is less established and stopping it may be appropriate if tirzepatide alone is achieving your goals