Semaglutide, joining the ranks after Saxendas 2014 approval, targets the 70% of American adults struggling with obesity or excess weight
not a maintenance dose) Weeks 58: 5 mg once weekly Then: consider +2.5 mg increments (e.g., 7.5 10 12.5 15 mg) no sooner than every 4 weeks, if appropriate and tolerated Maintenance target: 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg once weekly, chosen by your clinician based on response and side effects This gradual approach is designed to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) side effects during dose changes and allow time to evaluate how youre doing at each step
How long does it take to see results
On 21 May 2026 , Lilly published the long-awaited topline results from the TRIUMPH-1 Phase 3 trial, and the data is striking: participants on the highest dose lost an average of 28.3% of their body weight at 80 weeks , with 45.3% of patients losing 30% or more a threshold previously only achievable with bariatric surgery
When to See a Doctor We recommend contacting your healthcare provider if: You experience persistent or severe stomach pain after starting tirzepatide while on aspirin You notice signs of GI bleeding You're unsure whether your aspirin is still medically necessary given changes in your health profile You want to use aspirin for occasional pain relief and wonder whether acetaminophen would be a better fit You have a history of stomach ulcers or GI bleeding Never discontinue aspirin prescribed for cardiovascular prevention without talking to your cardiologist or primary care provider first
Those with severe gastrointestinal disorders or previous allergic reactions to tirzepatide are also not candidates