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I am non diabetic. I am already taking mounjaro 5 mg since 2 months and now will take it for 3rd month and tolerating it well now. Can i switch to Zepbound from next month, as it is for non diabetic weight loss. And if i can then which one should I go for 5 mg or 7.5 mg? Will not create any mess?
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Was mounjaro prescribed by a physician? You should consult your physician .
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You can switch to zepbound from next month, with the same 5 mg dose,as these contain the same, tirzepitide
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The salt is the same in both tirzepitide so switching shouldn't really cause any difference continue same 5 mg once same day of tge week as previously followed in mounjaro
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if possible would like you to consult me in order to get dietary, personal and family history to better plan further treatment
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Please consult a physician physically.
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Both Mounjaro and Zepbound contain tirzepatide—same drug, different brand/indication. So switching is not a real “change,” just brand substitution. Since you tolerated 5 mg well, your body is already adapted.
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No gap needed between injections.You can switch directly
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-Follow same injection day every week
-Combine with diet + exercise for best results
-Rapid dose escalation increases side effects, so go gradual
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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U can but under doctor
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Do consult
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For switching of dosage u need consultation.
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Please dont self medicated. Better consult.
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Yes as you have tolerance with mounjaro you can switch now to Zepbound 5 mg
It’s safe to switch now as both works with same mechanism
Monitor for side effect such as nausea, vomiting
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Take 1st dose of zepbound 5 mg after 1 week of mounjaro last dose
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Stay hydrated
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Dr. Revathi K
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Both contain the same drug.
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Switching doesn't matter.
if you are tolerating 5mg, you can increase it to 7.5mg
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Pratik Bhadoria
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5 yrs exp
Vadodara
Both Contain the same medication, just the branding is different
If you're more comfortable with zepbound , yes you can switch
Otherwise If you don't switch, still it would work the same
For dose increase you need a proper consult
Please don't do it with Doctors advice
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