{"id":36440,"date":"2026-09-28T13:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/why-do-you-have-to-increase-the-mounjaro-dose-copy"},"modified":"2026-09-29T09:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T16:14:12","slug":"what-should-you-know-about-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getheally.com\/patients\/news\/what-should-you-know-about-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro","title":{"rendered":"What you should know about the highest dose of Mounjaro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest approved dose of Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is 15 mg once weekly, and you reach it gradually &#8211; never all at once. It delivers the strongest blood sugar control and the greatest average weight loss, but it also brings more side effects, and it isn&#8217;t the right target for everyone. Here&#8217;s what to know about the 15 mg dose: how you get there, what results to expect, who benefits most, and who should stop short.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest dose of Mounjaro is 15 mg, injected once weekly under the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reaching 15 mg takes at least 20 weeks, stepping up 2.5 mg every 4 weeks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 15 mg dose gives the biggest average weight loss (about 22.5%) and A1C drop (2.0-2.4%)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gains from 10 mg to 15 mg are small &#8211; roughly 1 percentage point more weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects like nausea and diarrhea rise with each dose increase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best dose is the lowest one that controls your blood sugar or weight, not automatically the highest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-highest-approved-dose-of-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the highest approved dose of Mounjaro?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest approved dose of <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is 15 mg, taken once a week as a subcutaneous injection. It&#8217;s the top maintenance dose, and it&#8217;s the same ceiling as <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the version of tirzepatide approved specifically for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don&#8217;t start here. The 15 mg dose is a destination, not a starting point. Everyone begins at 2.5 mg and works up, and plenty of people find their sweet spot well before reaching the maximum. Understanding that path helps you set realistic expectations and avoid pushing for a dose your body doesn&#8217;t actually need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tirzepatide is a dual-action medication &#8211; it activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, two gut hormone pathways. That dual mechanism is part of why it tends to outperform single-pathway drugs like <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on average weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore tirzepatide options: <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mounjaro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zepbound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00b7 <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tirzepatide<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-you-reach-the-highest-mounjaro-dose-safely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you reach the highest Mounjaro dose safely<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dosing schedule is built around one goal: letting your digestive system adjust so side effects stay manageable. Rushing it is the main thing that goes wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s the standard titration:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p><b>Weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><b>Dose<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><b>Purpose<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting dose &#8211; adjustment only, not for blood sugar control<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First therapeutic dose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7.5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step up if needed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13-16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common maintenance dose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17-20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12.5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step up if needed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum dose<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dose rises by 2.5 mg every four weeks, but only if you&#8217;re tolerating the current step. So reaching the full 15 mg takes a minimum of 20 weeks &#8211; about five months &#8211; and often longer if you pause at a dose to let side effects settle. There&#8217;s no prize for getting there fastest. If you skip a dose along the way, our guide on <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what happens if you skip a tirzepatide dose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains how to get back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-patients-move-up-to-a-higher-dose-of-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why patients move up to a higher dose of Mounjaro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main reasons a provider raises your Mounjaro dose, and they map to the drug&#8217;s two uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For better blood sugar control.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 2.5 mg starting dose isn&#8217;t meant to control blood sugar &#8211; it&#8217;s purely for easing you onto the medication. If your A1C stays higher than your target, stepping up the dose gives stronger glucose-lowering effect. This is the primary driver for people using Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To break through a weight loss plateau.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If weight loss stalls on your current dose, a higher dose can renew appetite suppression and metabolic effect. The trial data shows a clear trend: higher doses produce more weight loss on average. That&#8217;s why someone stuck at 10 mg might move to 12.5 or 15 mg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both reasons are legitimate. But &#8220;more is better&#8221; isn&#8217;t automatically true here, as the results data shows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-results-differ-on-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How results differ on the highest dose of Mounjaro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the nuance lives. Yes, the 15 mg dose produces the greatest average results &#8211; but the jump from the middle doses to the top is smaller than most people expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Weight loss.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the SURMOUNT-1 trial, average weight loss over 72 weeks was about:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p><b>Dose<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><b>Average weight loss<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15.0%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.4%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22.5%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look closely at the top of that table. Going from 5 mg to 10 mg added more than 6 percentage points of weight loss. But going from 10 mg to 15 mg added only about 1.1 percentage points. The benefit curve flattens near the top. For a full breakdown of how each dose performs, see <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what dose of Zepbound is most effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Blood sugar control.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the SURPASS diabetes trials, the 15 mg dose produced the largest A1C reduction &#8211; roughly 2.0% to 2.4%. For someone whose diabetes isn&#8217;t controlled on lower doses, that extra reduction can be clinically meaningful in a way that a single extra percentage point of weight loss might not be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the highest dose earns its place for some people &#8211; especially those managing diabetes &#8211; while others get excellent results and better tolerability by settling at 5 mg or 10 mg. The right dose is individual, not a race to the ceiling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-at-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects at the highest dose of Mounjaro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects rise with the dose. That&#8217;s the trade-off for the stronger effect, and it&#8217;s worth seeing the numbers plainly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p><b>Dose<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><b>Nausea<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><b>Diarrhea<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p><b>Vomiting<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11-15%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-12%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-6%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-21%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-16%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6-8%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22-28%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-21%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-11%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 mg<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24-30%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-23%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-12%<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of these gastrointestinal effects hit hardest right after a dose increase, then ease over a few weeks as your body adapts. That&#8217;s exactly why the slow titration matters &#8211; it gives each step time to settle. Discontinuation from GI side effects rose from 3% at 5 mg to 6.6% at 15 mg in trials, so a minority of people find the top dose genuinely hard to tolerate. Our article on <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why GLP-1 medications cause nausea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers how to manage these symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"serious-side-effects-to-watch-for\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects to watch for<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the common GI effects, some serious reactions need immediate medical attention at any dose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pancreatitis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; sudden, severe abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Severe dehydration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; from persistent vomiting or diarrhea, which can harm the kidneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gallbladder problems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; upper-right abdominal pain, fever, or yellowing of skin or eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thyroid C-cell tumor risk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Mounjaro carries an FDA boxed warning based on animal studies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"who-should-not-take-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should not take the highest dose of Mounjaro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people shouldn&#8217;t take Mounjaro at all, and others should approach the highest dose with real caution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Should not take Mounjaro at any dose:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious allergic reaction to tirzepatide or any ingredient<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Should be cautious about reaching 15 mg, and discuss it carefully with a provider:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of severe GI conditions like gastroparesis or inflammatory bowel disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of pancreatitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetic retinopathy, since rapid blood sugar improvement can temporarily worsen it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding &#8211; safety data is insufficient, and tirzepatide may reduce the effectiveness of oral birth control<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone struggling to tolerate side effects at a lower dose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That last point deserves emphasis. If 10 mg is causing side effects you can barely manage, pushing to 15 mg for one extra percentage point of weight loss rarely makes sense. Staying at the tolerable dose is usually the smarter call.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line-on-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line on the highest dose of Mounjaro<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 15 mg dose of Mounjaro is the strongest option, delivering the greatest average weight loss and the biggest A1C reduction. But the gains over 10 mg are modest, and side effects climb with each step up. The goal isn&#8217;t to reach the maximum dose &#8211; it&#8217;s to find the dose that controls your blood sugar or weight while staying comfortable enough to keep taking, week after week. For many people, that&#8217;s a middle dose, not the ceiling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking about starting or adjusting Mounjaro? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"about:blank\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to a Heally provider<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who can build a titration plan around your goals and tolerance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro-you-can-take\"><b>What is the highest dose of Mounjaro you can take?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highest approved dose of Mounjaro is 15 mg once weekly, given as a subcutaneous injection. It&#8217;s a maintenance dose reached gradually, not a starting point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-to-reach-the-highest-mounjaro-dose\"><b>How long does it take to reach the highest Mounjaro dose?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 20 weeks, or about five months. You start at 2.5 mg and increase by 2.5 mg every four weeks, but only if you&#8217;re tolerating the current dose. Pausing at a step to let side effects settle can extend the timeline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"is-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro-the-most-effective\"><b>Is the highest dose of Mounjaro the most effective?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average it produces the greatest weight loss (about 22.5%) and A1C reduction (2.0-2.4%). But the jump from 10 mg to 15 mg adds only about 1 percentage point of weight loss, so many people do very well on middle doses with fewer side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"do-side-effects-get-worse-on-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro\"><b>Do side effects get worse on the highest dose of Mounjaro?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally yes. Nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting rates all rise with each dose increase. They tend to peak after a step up and ease within a few weeks. A minority of people find 15 mg hard to tolerate and do better at a lower dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"who-should-not-take-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro-2\"><b>Who should not take the highest dose of Mounjaro?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 should not take Mounjaro at all. People with a history of pancreatitis, severe GI conditions, diabetic retinopathy, or those who are pregnant should be especially cautious about the highest dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-the-highest-dose-of-mounjaro-and-zepbound\"><b>What is the difference between the highest dose of Mounjaro and Zepbound?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re the same medication (tirzepatide) with the same 15 mg maximum dose. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for chronic weight management. The dosing and titration are identical.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jastreboff AM, et al. &#8220;Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity&#8221; (SURMOUNT-1). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New England Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eli Lilly Medical. &#8220;How should Mounjaro (tirzepatide) doses be increased in adults?&#8221; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medical.lilly.com\/us\/products\/answers\/how-should-mounjaro-tirzepatide-doses-be-increased-in-adults-110552\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical.lilly.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">StatPearls, NCBI. &#8220;Tirzepatide.&#8221; 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic. &#8220;Tirzepatide (Subcutaneous Route) Dosage.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA. &#8220;MOUNJARO (Tirzepatide Injection) Medication Guide.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. On March 19, 2025, the FDA ended enforcement discretion for compounded tirzepatide, so patients should use FDA-approved Mounjaro or Zepbound unless a provider confirms medical necessity. Tirzepatide carries an FDA boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors &#8211; do not use it if you or a family member has a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2. 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