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How to use

Zepbound is a once weekly injection that goes just under the skin. Take it on the same day each week, at any time of day, with or without food.

You can inject into your stomach (keeping a few centimeters clear of the navel), the front of your thigh, or the back of your upper arm if someone else is helping you. Switch the spot you use each week so the skin doesn't get sore, and avoid anywhere that's bruised, red, or hardened.

The Zepbound pen is single dose, so the needle is built in and there's nothing to attach. Take the pen out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for around 30 seconds before injecting, which makes it more comfortable. Wash your hands and clean the injection site with an alcohol wipe. Press the pen against your skin at a right angle, push the button, and hold it there for around 10 seconds until you hear the click that tells you the dose is in. Drop the used pen into a sharps container.

If you forget a dose and remember within four days, take it as soon as you can. If more than four days have passed, skip it and carry on with your next scheduled dose. Don't double up.

For storage, keep unused pens in the refrigerator between 36°F and 46°F (2-8°C). Don't freeze them. If you need to, you can keep an unused pen at room temperature (below 86°F or 30°C) for up to 21 days, after which it should be discarded.

Warnings

Zepbound is a prescription only medicine and isn't suitable for everyone.

You shouldn't take Zepbound if you or a close family member has a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, or if you've previously had a serious allergic reaction to tirzepatide. It's also not safe during pregnancy, while trying for a baby, or while breastfeeding. If you're planning a pregnancy, you'll need to stop Zepbound at least two months beforehand to allow it to clear from your system.

Tell our clinicians during your consultation if you have a history of pancreatitis, severe stomach emptying problems, diabetic eye disease, kidney or liver disease, gallstones or gallbladder disease, depression or other mental health conditions, or if you take insulin or other diabetes medications. Don't combine Zepbound with other GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda, Victoza, Mounjaro, or another tirzepatide product.

Zepbound can affect contraception, particularly oral contraceptives, in patients with a higher BMI. If you take the pill, your clinician may recommend adding a barrier method or switching to a non-oral contraceptive while your dose is being adjusted.

It's sensible to be cautious with alcohol while you're on Zepbound. It can make low blood sugar more likely and tends to worsen any nausea. Until you know how Zepbound affects you, take care driving or operating machinery, especially during the first few weeks and after each dose increase, since some patients feel dizzy or tired.

Zepbound carries a boxed warning regarding the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Get in touch with your clinician straight away if you notice severe stomach pain, sudden vision changes, neck lumps or hoarseness, or signs of an allergic reaction such as facial swelling or difficulty breathing.

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