Tirzepatide¶
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational purposes only. Always consult a licensed doctor, get baseline + follow-up blood work, and use entirely at your own risk.
Why Tirzepatide Is So Popular in the Philippines Right Now¶
In simple terms
Tirzepatide is a dual GLP-1 + GIP peptide.
It mimics two gut hormones at once → you feel full very quickly, cravings disappear, and your body burns fat faster than with semaglutide alone.
Average results from real users and clinical trials:
- 15–18 % body weight in 48 weeks
- 20–22 % in 72 weeks
Recommended Dosing Strategy¶
Golden rule: Only increase the dose when the day your appetite starts coming back
Stay on the lowest dose that keeps you full and losing 0.5–1 kg per week.
There is no rush to go up. Many people stay on 5 mg or 7.5 mg forever and keep losing.
| Week | Suggested Dose | Rule of Thumb |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 2.5 mg | Mandatory starting dose |
| 5+ | 5.0 mg | Move up only if hunger returns |
| 9+ | 7.5 mg | Move up only if hunger returns |
| 13+ | 10 mg | Move up only if hunger returns |
| 21+ | 12.5 or 15 mg | Only for very large individuals or true plateau |
Expected Timeline¶
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| Week 1–2 | Appetite drops 30–50 %, mild nausea possible |
| Week 3–6 | Noticeably looser clothes, energy improves |
| Month 2–3 | 8–15 kg down, face slims |
| Month 6–12 | 20–35+ kg total loss is very common |
Side Effects & How to Handle Them¶
Most side effects are mild and disappear after 4–6 weeks
- Nausea (worst days 1–2 after injection) → take at night + eat small bland meals
- Constipation → drink 3 L water + eat vegetables/fiber
- Sulfur burps → avoid oily food the day of injection
- Fatigue → normal while body adjusts to lower calories
Blood Work You Should Get¶
| Test | When | Approx Cost (Hi-Precision) |
|---|---|---|
| CBC + Fasting Glucose + HbA1c | Baseline & every 3 months | ₱1200–1800 |
| Lipid panel | Baseline & every 6 months | ₱800–1200 |
| TSH + Free T4 | Baseline & every 6 months | ₱1000–1500 |
| ALT/AST (liver) | Baseline & every 3 months | ₱500–800 |
Bottom line
Tirzepatide is currently the strongest and most tolerable weight-loss peptide available in research form.
Stay on the lowest effective dose → maximum results with minimum side effects.
Ready to start?
- Get blood work first
- Begin at 2.5 mg and only go up when you actually need to
- Learn how to choose suppliers
You’ve got this!