Tirzepatide is one of the newest prescription drugs on the market for weight loss, and people are going crazy for it. There are several benefits gained from taking this once-weekly medication, but how long does it stay in your system? Hydralive Therapy® is here to answer all your tirzepatide for weight loss questions.
How Long Is It in Your System?
Tirzepatide is taken on a weekly basis due to the long half-life of the medication. Five days after the last dose, the amount of tirzepatide in a person’s system is reduced by half, but it can take up to 25 days to leave the system completely. This can be a big plus for those who hate taking a daily pill, as it means you only need to inject the medication once a week. If you miss a dose of the medication, it’s recommended to take it right away unless you’re more than four days past the day you were supposed to take it. If you’re more than four days late on tirzepatide, you should wait until it’s time for your next dose to take it.
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is an antidiabetic medication that is often used for weight loss. It is typically taken as a once-weekly injection and works in conjunction with a balanced diet to achieve the best results. When using the medication for diabetes, it is often sold under a few main brand names, but it is also sold under other lesser-known brand names when used for weight loss. These different brands of medications contain the same active ingredient known as tirzepatide.
This medication was FDA-approved for weight loss in 2023, and studies have shown that participants lost an average of 35.5 pounds after 72 weeks of taking the medication at its lowest dose, with the average amount of weight loss getting higher as the dosage increases.
Why Do People Take Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is mostly used to help manage Type 2 Diabetes, but it can be used to help with weight loss. It can help a person suppress their appetite, leading to them feeling full on less food and thus consuming fewer overall calories.
Tirzepatide also slows the digestion of food in a person’s stomach, which can be a great aid to those who struggle with weight loss or overeating.
While it was originally only used to treat diabetes, tirzepatide has been proven to help people lose weight and is now being prescribed under specific brand names for this purpose. Not only does it help people lose weight, but unlike most weight loss medications on the market, people who take these brands are often able to keep the weight off. When it comes to losing weight, individuals typically gain some or all of it back after discontinuing their diet or exercise routine.
This is either because of a person going back to their original eating habits that caused the weight gain in the place, or because consuming fewer calories is what caused the weight loss and consuming more will cause someone to gain back at least a little bit of weight.
Losing weight isn’t the only benefit a person can get from compounded tirzepatide.
There are several medical conditions associated with being overweight or obese, and tirzepatide can help mitigate these issues due to the weight loss it causes. Heartburn, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol have all been improved in those taking these medications for weight loss, as keeping the weight off will naturally cause these health conditions to improve in most cases.
Help With Weight Loss From Hydralive Therapy
Hydralive Therapy is here to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Our licensed medical professionals specialize in wellness and weight management, so you can trust us when it comes to living well and losing weight.
If you’re interested in what we have to offer, be sure to contact us and set up your first appointment!
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