Not Losing Weight on 2.5mg Tirzepatide?¶

You started tirzepatide at 2.5mg and haven't seen weight loss yet. This is completely normal and doesn't mean the medicine isn't working.

Here's why:

✅ Why You Might Not Be Losing Weight Yet¶

2.5mg is just the starting dose. Here's the real deal:

• Your body is adjusting → The first dose is low to let your body get used to the medicine and reduce side effects
• You need a higher dose → Most people don't see real weight loss until they reach 5mg, 7.5mg, or higher
• Everyone progresses at different speeds → Some people feel effects at 2.5mg, but most need to go up
• It takes time → Even at the right dose, weight loss usually shows after 4-12 weeks, not immediately
• Your body is still adjusting → Appetite suppression gets stronger as you keep using it

⚠️ What You Should Do Now¶

Be patient and follow your titration schedule:

• Don't speed up your doses → your doctor planned a schedule for a reason
• Start healthy habits now → even before the weight loss kicks in, improve your diet and exercise
• Track other changes too → sometimes appetite control happens before weight loss
• Give it 8-12 weeks → at the right dose, you should start seeing results
• If still nothing after 3+ doses → talk to your doctor. Maybe you need a higher dose, or maybe this medication isn't right for you

Remember: This medicine works best when you also work. Diet and exercise aren't optional → they're part of the system.

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🔍 The Bottom Line¶

2.5mg is the starting line, not the finish line. Stay the course, follow your doctor's plan, and be ready to adjust as you go up in doses. Weight loss will come.