What happens if you miss a dose of Zepbound (tirzepatide)?

If you miss a dose of Zepbound, it is recommended to administer the dose as soon as possible within 4 days of the missed dose. If it is more than 4 days, plan to take the dose during the next regularly scheduled injection. So, if you normally inject your medication on Saturday but forget, if you do not give yourself the injection by Wednesday (96 hours later) then it is recommended that you wait until Saturday to administer it. If it is more than 2 weeks from your last dose, please contact your medical provider for further instructions as it may be advised to take a lower dose to avoid serious gastrointestinal side effects.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lauren Lemieux, MD, FACP, ABOM diplomate

‍Dr. Lauren Lemieux completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at UCLA. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lemieux is passionate about helping her patients reach their health goals using personalized nutrition, lifestyle and weight management strategies.

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