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A BMI of 27 or greater (classified as overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related medical condition, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), Type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol

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Tirzepatide's effectiveness may appear to diminish due to metabolic adaptation, where your body requires fewer calories as you lose weight, or due to tolerance development where gastrointestinal side effects resolve and appetite returns

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Triple agonism asks more of the body than monotherapy

The tradeoff is that higher doses require substantial volumes, and a full 2.4mg maintenance dose would require nearly 1.44ml, which exceeds the capacity of a standard 1ml insulin syringe