- You will receive a 18mL bottle of sublingual tirzepatide containing a total of 450mg.
- This medication does need to be refrigerated.
- When ready to dose, use the dropper to draw up 0.6mL of medication.
- Squirt the medication under your tongue and hold it there for at least 2 minutes
- After 2 minutes, swish the medication around in your mouth for a few seconds and then swallow it
- Do not eat or drink anything for the next 30 minutes
Next month you will remain on Step 7
Educational information: This article is for general education and does not replace individualized medical advice. Treatment recommendations and eligibility vary. Please discuss personal questions with your JourneyLite care team or another qualified healthcare professional.
About the contributor
Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS
Trace Curry, MD, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon, founder of JourneyLite Physicians, and Medical Director of JourneyLite Surgery Center. He has more than two decades of experience in bariatric and metabolic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, gastric balloon therapy, revisional procedures, and comprehensive medical weight management.
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