- What this is
- A compounded orally disintegrating tablet 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 and gives you dosing directions. Prepared by a state-licensed pharmacy for you individually. Compounded tablet forms have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.
- How it works
- Compounded tirzepatide orally disintegrating tablet, taken as directed by your provider
- 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 Tablets (ODT) is a compounded prescription product in orally disintegrating tablet form. *Available by prescription only, if a licensed provider determines it is appropriate.
