Tirzepatide is one of the most effective modern medications for weight loss.
It works by targeting two natural appetite-regulating hormones in your body at the same time:
GLP-1 (helps you feel full and slows digestion)
GIP (helps control cravings and improves how your body uses food for energy)
Because it activates both of these pathways, tirzepatide is often more powerful and faster-acting than GLP-1 alone.
What this means for you
Patients usually report:
Feeling full much sooner during meals
Dramatically reduced cravings
Less “food noise” or constant thinking about food
More stable energy levels
Better blood sugar control
A sense of being “back in control” of hunger again
Weight loss expectations
Most patients lose 15–22% of their total body weight over 6–12 months when they:
Take the medication consistently
Slowly increase doses as recommended
Follow the lifestyle guidance provided
Stay hydrated and eat smaller meals
Some patients lose even more, depending on metabolism, age, and starting weight.
How you take it
You take tirzepatide once a week using a tiny, very thin needle.
Most people say the injection feels like a quick pinch or almost nothing at all.
Your Mevo Health care team will guide you step-by-step, including:
where to inject
how much to take each week
when to increase your dose
how to manage any mild nausea
We’re here to support you through the entire journey.