- What this is
- A once-weekly compounded injection for weight management that a licensed provider may prescribe after reviewing your health history, current medications and goals. Your provider decides whether it is appropriate, sets your dose and adjusts it over time. Prepared by a state-licensed pharmacy for you individually.
- How it works
- Compounded tirzepatide + glycine injection, once weekly
- Who it may be appropriate for
- Adults 18 or older, only if a licensed provider determines treatment is appropriate.
- Key risks
- Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea (risk of low blood sugar). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and decreased appetite. Seek care right away for severe stomach pain, a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction.
- Who should not use it
- Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea (risk of low blood sugar). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and decreased appetite. Seek care right away for severe stomach pain, a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction.
- Common side effects
- Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea (risk of low blood sugar). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and decreased appetite. Seek care right away for severe stomach pain, a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction.
- When to seek care
- Do not use if you or a family member have had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your provider if you have had pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, kidney problems or diabetic eye disease, or take insulin or a sulfonylurea (risk of low blood sugar). Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain and decreased appetite. Seek care right away for severe stomach pain, a lump or swelling in the neck, trouble swallowing, or signs of an allergic reaction.
- Interactions
- Tell your provider about all current medications, supplements and medical conditions.
Compounded Tirzepatide + Glycine Injectable is a compounded prescription product in injection form. *Available by prescription only, if a licensed provider determines it is appropriate.
