Description
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Tirzepatide 20mg (brand names include Mounjaro, Zepbound) is a dual agonist of the GLP‑1 (Glucagon‑Like Peptide‑1) and GIP (Glucose‑Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide) receptors. It helps with glucose control, appetite suppression, weight loss, and improved metabolic health.
What Dose Tirzepatide 20mg Means
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Official approved regimens for tirzepatide typically do not go up to 20 mg per week. The maintenance doses used in clinical practice and by NICE (UK) are 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg once weekly.
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The 20 mg figure often seen in some products refers to either:
Approved Dosing Guidelines Tirzepatide 20mg
According to prescribing and official guidance (e.g., NICE in the UK):
Phase | Dose (once weekly) | When to Increase |
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Start | 2.5 mg/week | After 4 weeks |
Maintenance Increments | Then increase in 2.5 mg steps: 5 mg → 10 mg → 15 mg | Each increase after at least 4 weeks, depending on tolerability and response. |
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The maximum recommended dose in most approved regimens is 15 mg once weekly.
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