• Tirzepatide 2.5mg: dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist — targets both glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors for blood sugar control and weight reduction
• Starting dose for titration
• Prescription-only

• Dual Technology: The first drug of its kind to stimulate two hormones together (GIP & GLP-1), making it far more powerful at suppressing appetite and burning fat than single-hormone drugs.
• Blood Sugar Regulation: Makes the pancreas secrete insulin only when sugar is high, protecting you from sudden hypoglycemic attacks.
• Significant Weight Loss: Sends strong satiety signals to the brain, helping you naturally reduce daily food intake without harsh deprivation.

• The 2.5 mg is the "Initiation Dose" used in the first 4 weeks to accustom your body to the drug and avoid stomach upset.
• If you are a Type 2 diabetic needing to control HbA1c and lose weight simultaneously.
• As an approved treatment for severe obesity under strict medical supervision and follow-up.

• The 2.5 mg dose is not a final therapeutic dose; it merely paves the way for higher doses (5 mg and above) per your doctor's instructions.
• It is very normal to feel nausea or a mild stomach upset in the first few days, which is why you must eat very small meals and chew slowly.
• Unopened pens must be stored in the refrigerator (between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius).
• Strictly contraindicated for Type 1 diabetics or anyone with a family history of thyroid tumors.

• The injection is taken only once a week, on the exact same day each week.
• Choose an injection site (abdomen, thigh, or the back of the upper arm).
• Sanitize the area, place the pen flat on the skin, and press the button; you will hear a first "click" starting the injection, and a second "click" a few seconds later confirming the dose is complete.
• Drink plenty of water daily to avoid dehydration and support kidney function during weight loss.

Can I just stay on the 2.5 mg dose permanently?

Usually, the doctor will decide to raise the dose to 5 mg after 4 weeks to get the full therapeutic result, as 2.5 mg is only an initiation step.