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Dose Escalation Schedule After at least 4 weeks on 2.5 mg, dosing is increased: Increase to 5 mg once weekly after 4 weeks If further glycemic control or weight loss is needed, increase in 2.5 mg increments every 4 weeks (e.g., 7.5 mg, then 10 mg, then 12.5 mg, and finally 15 mg) as tolerated The safety profile and effectiveness improve with incremental adjustments, allowing the lowest effective dose to be maintained Maximum Dose 15 mg once weekly is the maximum approved dose Higher doses have been associated with greater reductions in HbA1c and body weight in clinical studies Timing Flexibility Tirzepatide can be injected on the same day each week but at any time of day, with or without food The weekly dose day may be changed as long as a minimum of 3 days (72 hours) pass between doses Missed Dose Guidelines If a dose is missed, it should be taken within 4 days (96 hours) of the missed dose If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular weekly schedule Do not administer two doses within 3 days of each other Dosing Differences for Diabetes and Weight Loss: What You Should Know While dosing regimens are the same in terms of increment and max dose, the specific goals and clinical context differ for type 2 diabetes and obesity management
