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The maximum dose of tirzepatide, the GLP-1 and GIP medication sold as Zepbound for weight loss and Mounjaro for diabetes, is 15 mg weekly. But do you need to stay at that maximum dose forever for long-term weight maintenance? For many patients, a lower-dose tirzepatide plan works just as well. The FDA approved three tirzepatide…

If you have been losing weight on tirzepatide, whether Mounjaro for diabetes or Zepbound for weight loss, you may be wondering what happens if you stop. The answer is similar to semaglutide, but with a few important differences worth understanding. Key takeaway: Stopping tirzepatide typically leads to significant weight regain. Trial data shows patients who…

Reaching your goal weight on semaglutide raises a natural question. Do you really need to stay on the highest dose forever? Not necessarily. Growing evidence shows that a lower semaglutide maintenance dose, or less frequent dosing, can hold results steady for many patients. Key takeaway: Many patients who reach and stabilize at their goal weight…