Dual receptor agonist
Acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors rather than only one pathway.
Monthly supply / 8 mg
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly peptide treatment that activates two metabolic hormone pathways.
It is designed to reduce hunger, increase fullness, support blood-sugar regulation, and help eligible adults achieve meaningful weight loss alongside healthy lifestyle changes.
$349$249/first month
Provider evaluation required · Prescription not guaranteed · Exact product and dosing are prescription-specific · Individual results vary
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly peptide treatment that activates two metabolic hormone pathways.
It is designed to reduce hunger, increase fullness, support blood-sugar regulation, and help eligible adults achieve meaningful weight loss alongside healthy lifestyle changes.
Acts on both GIP and GLP-1 receptors rather than only one pathway.
Injected under the skin only as directed on the prescription label.
Dose changes depend on the prescribed product, response, and tolerability.
Potential benefits
Reduces hunger and food cravings
Helps you feel full sooner and longer
Supports meaningful weight loss
Promotes healthier blood-sugar regulation
Supports improvements in metabolic health
Provides a convenient weekly treatment routine
How it may work
Tirzepatide activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors. These hormone pathways help regulate appetite, fullness, digestion, and blood sugar. By influencing both pathways, tirzepatide can help people eat less while following a personalized weight-care plan.
Tirzepatide activates receptors for GIP and GLP-1, hormones involved in metabolic signaling.
It can affect appetite signals, which may help some people eat less when paired with a care plan.
This effect can influence fullness, blood sugar, side effects, and absorption of some oral medicines.
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Lennox online care
Share your health history, medicines, allergies, goals, and prior weight-care treatments in a private online form.
A provider decides whether tirzepatide is appropriate and discusses the exact product. A prescription is not guaranteed.
If prescribed, use only as labeled and stay in contact about side effects, questions, and follow-up.
Safety first
Tirzepatide has important risks and is not right for everyone. Animal studies found thyroid C-cell tumors; it is unknown whether this occurs in humans. Do not use it with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2.
Common questions
FDA-approved tirzepatide products have specific indications, including certain adults with type 2 diabetes and certain adults with obesity or overweight plus a weight-related condition. The intended use depends on the exact product and your provider's evaluation.
Do not infer a weekly dose from the vial strength or this page. Dose, concentration, injection volume, timing, and any changes must come from your prescription label and provider.
Common effects with FDA-approved tirzepatide products include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, and indigestion. Some reactions can be serious, so review the full safety information with your provider.
Yes. It slows stomach emptying and may affect absorption of oral medicines. The risk of low blood sugar can rise with insulin or certain diabetes medicines. Share every medicine and supplement with your provider.
Not necessarily. Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in those FDA-approved brand products, but the product dispensed depends on your prescription. Ask your provider and pharmacy to identify it. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved.
Your next step
A licensed provider reviews your health before treatment is offered. A prescription is never guaranteed.
See if tirzepatide may be right for you