Options at plateau include maintaining the current dose to prevent regain (the STEP 4 trial showed rapid weight regain after discontinuation), adding structured exercise to increase energy expenditure, reviewing dietary quality rather than just quantity, and in some cases, considering a temporary dose increase if prescribed by a provider
It supports blood sugar regulation, promotes satiety, and aids weight loss by mimicking hormones that boost insulin release
Commercially insured patients using the Zepbound savings card can pay as little as $25 per month (Zepbound Savings Card)
April 2026: As of April 1, there are now 73 pending cases in MDL 3163, which involves vision loss (non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy) cases filed by people taking GLP-1 drugs, including Zepbound
For some people they arent a problem, but they can trigger GI symptoms and acid reflux in other people, she says
This shape leads to their early destruction, causing anemia