Additionally, it should be avoided if you are allergic to tirzepatide or any other ingredient in Tirzepatide, or if you have severe stomach issues, such as severe gastroparesis, as Tirzepatide can further slow digestion
That said, if your states Medicaid plan does not cover Zepbound, your doctor can submit an appeal
If deemed eligible, you will be invited to complete Consent
The triple comparison with retatrutide adds the next-generation option to the evaluation
Authored by: Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways Average Timeline: Clinical trials show losing 50 lbs on tirzepatide takes about 72 weeks, with higher doses delivering greater results