The active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound. It mimics two natural hormones — GLP-1 and GIP — that control appetite, blood sugar, and metabolism. FDA-approved for Type 2 diabetes, with weight loss approval expanding.
What is this used for?
What dose is typical for your goal?
- Typical dose
- Starts at 2.5 mg, increases over months
- How it's taken
- Injection under the skin
- How often
- Once a week
- Most common starting point
- 2.5 mg weekly for 4 weeks, then increases (5 mg → 7.5 mg → 10 mg → up to 15 mg)
Based on published studies and what providers typically prescribe.
Important safety info
- Contraindicated if you or a family member has medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or MEN 2 syndrome.
- FDA-approved escalation: minimum 4-week intervals between increases of no more than 2.5 mg.
- Maximum approved maintenance dose is 15 mg — provider-directed beyond 10 mg.
These are typical doses from research and real prescriptions — not a recommendation for you specifically. Your provider will adjust based on your body, your goals, and your health history.
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These are typical doses from research and real prescriptions — not a recommendation for you specifically. Your provider will adjust based on your body, your goals, and your health history.
What to expect
1 / 4Week 1-2
Strong early appetite suppression. Many people report this is stronger than other GLP-1 medications.
Week 3-6
Dose escalation phase. Your provider increases the dose gradually while you adjust.
Month 2-4
Primary weight loss phase. Average is 15-22% body weight loss over 12 months in clinical studies.
Month 4+
Long-term maintenance with provider guidance on when to taper.
Individual experiences vary. Results depend on your body, goals, and protocol adherence.
Can this be combined with other peptides?
How well researched is this?
FDA Approved Medication
Approved for Type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) and weight management (Zepbound). Thousands of participants across phase 3 trials.
Legal status
This compound is an FDA-approved medication available by prescription.
Purity
Purity measures how clean and accurate the compound is. Higher purity means fewer contaminants and more reliable dosing.
HPLC Purity Tested
Always require a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from a US-based compounding pharmacy.
Common questions
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Consult with a licensed provider to determine the right protocol for your goals.