Side effects typically diminish after 23 months as your body adjusts
Contains phenylalanine
Protocol phase 4: maintenance (months 6 through 12 and beyond) Once your tirzepatide dose is stable at maintenance level and your weight loss has begun to plateau, thyroid monitoring can decrease to every 3 to 6 months for the remainder of the first year, then annually if levels remain stable
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