Oral Tirzepatide ODTs (Orally Disintegrating Tablet)

Specifics:

• Oral tirzepatide is the same active ingredient as the compounded injectable (tirzepatide)
• ODTs are disintegrating tablets that are meant to dissolve under the tongue, not swallowed whole.
• ODTs are best taken in the morning 30 minutes before eating or drinking - use tongue movement to aid in dissolution
• Oral tirzepatide has a lower bioavailability than injectable (subcutaneous), meaning it takes a higher dose to achieve similar effects to the injectable version
• ODTs are to be taken daily vs weekly for injections
• Overall oral methods are less effective than injectables but could be a great fit for:
  • New GLP-1 users wanting to start slow or avoid an injection
  • Existing GLP-1 users looking to start a maintenance protocol
  • Anyone looking to lose minor amounts of weight (ie 5-10% vs 15%+ for injectables)