However, the dose ranges differ
Once treatment begins, you receive regular follow-up appointments that include weight and body composition tracking, lab work review, side effect management, nutritional counseling, and dose adjustment as needed
That is the mildest rating in the table
Tirzepatide dosing follows its own escalation schedule: 2.5 mg for weeks 1 through 4, then 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and up to 15 mg at maintenance
Clinical trial benchmarks by timeframe The SURMOUNT trials provide gold standard benchmarks for expected outcomes
This phase is also when to establish the habits that Phase 2 and 3 build on: consistent injection day, consistent sleep schedule, consistent hydration, and consistent physical activity