Tirzepatide is an injectable prescription medicine that may help adults with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to lose excess body weight and keep the weight off. Tirzepatide should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
How It Works
It is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist.
It mimics two natural gut hormones.
It helps your pancreas release insulin when your blood sugar is high.
It slows down how fast food leaves your stomach.
It targets areas in your brain to reduce appetite.
Tirzepatide is an injectable prescription medicine that may help adults with obesity, or some adults with overweight who also have weight-related medical problems, to lose excess body weight and keep the weight off. Tirzepatide should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
How It Works
It is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist.
It mimics two natural gut hormones.
It helps your pancreas release insulin when your blood sugar is high.
It slows down how fast food leaves your stomach.
It targets areas in your brain to reduce appetite.