Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) Weight Loss in Frisco, TX

Tirzepatide Weight Loss in Frisco: Overview

Mounjaro is only FDA approved for Type 2 Diabetes, however Zepbound (also tirzepatide) is a new medication that is FDA approved for weight loss.

How Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) Works

Unlike semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic), Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepetide) mimics 2 hormones in the body (not 1) to regulate blood sugar and decrease appetite.

Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide for Weight Loss

According to the weight loss studies, Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepatide) results in slightly more weight loss over about a 1-year period compared to semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic).

Insurance Coverage for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound)

Most insurance companies will only pay for Mounjaro for diabetics, and likely due to the cost of this medication, many insurance companies won’t approve Mounjaro for diabetics unless they have tried and failed cheaper alternatives. Zepbound is indicated for weight loss, however not all insurance companies cover Zepbound.

Side Effects and Diet Plan of Tirzepatide

Side effects for Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepatide) are similar to semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic), and the diet plan for tirzepatide is similar to the one for semaglutide.

Availability and Cost of Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is sold by some compounding pharmacies, though currently, it is a bit more difficult to find than semaglutide, and the cost is closer to $500 per month (almost twice as expensive as compounded semaglutide).

Contraindications to Tirzepatide

Contraindications to tirzepatide:

• A personal history of medullary thyroid cancer.
• People with a family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II disorder.
• Anyone with chronic pancreatitis.

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