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Do you need a prescription for tirzepatide?
Important Facts About MounjaroTM (mown-JAHR-OH). It is also known as tirzepatide. Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose).
Can tirzepatide be prescribed for weight loss?
Currently, it's only approved for the treatment of diabetes. However, we have seen really significant amounts of weight loss with the medication, and they are doing clinical trials at this point, and they have the results of the clinical trial for the treatment of obesity with this drug as well.
Is tirzepatide FDA approved for weight loss?
In October 2022, the FDA granted tirzepatide the Fast Track designation for the treatment of obesity and overweight. This means the FDA may approve it for weight loss much sooner than expected. As with any medication, it has side effects and risks to be aware of.
Can I get a prescription of tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is now becoming more widely available by prescription. Production and distribution of tirzepatide to pharmacies began in June 2022.
Can I get tirzepatide for weight loss?
Tirzepatide is a weekly injection that can help lower blood sugar for people with Type 2 diabetes. But it's also showing promising results in studies for people with obesity and overweight who don't have diabetes. Along with diet and exercise, tirzepatide can lead to significant weight loss — up to 20%.
Has tirzepatide been approved by the FDA?
Tirzepatide was approved as Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) by the FDA on May 13, 2022 .
Can I get a prescription of tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is now becoming more widely available by prescription. Production and distribution of tirzepatide to pharmacies began in June 2022.
Can I get tirzepatide for weight loss?
Tirzepatide is a weekly injection that can help lower blood sugar for people with Type 2 diabetes. But it's also showing promising results in studies for people with obesity and overweight who don't have diabetes. Along with diet and exercise, tirzepatide can lead to significant weight loss — up to 20%.
Is tirzepatide FDA approved for weight loss?
In October 2022, the FDA granted tirzepatide the Fast Track designation for the treatment of obesity and overweight. This means the FDA may approve it for weight loss much sooner than expected. As with any medication, it has side effects and risks to be aware of.