You may be a good candidate for GLP-1 treatment if you: Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Have obesity, or a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher Have overweight (a BMI of 25 to 29.9) plus at least one weight-related condition, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes Ultimately, the decision to start treatment for weight loss is up to you and your healthcare provider
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For oral contraceptive pills: Take your pill at a time of day when nausea is minimal (usually not within 2 hours of your Zepbound injection) If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the pill, treat it as a missed dose (follow package instructions for missed pills) If GI side effects are persistent, consider switching to a non-oral method (patch, ring, IUD, implant, injection) For non-oral contraceptives (patch, ring, IUD, implant, injection): No interaction concern These methods don't rely on GI absorption For barrier methods: No interaction The FDA label for Zepbound states: "Tirzepatide causes a delay in gastric emptying and may impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications." This is a general statement about all oral medications, not specific to contraceptives
It often includes FDA-approved medications that regulate appetite and improve metabolism, helping you achieve lasting weight loss
