This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Trying to lose weight can be confusing, with so many different tips and diets out there. And that’s even before you throw in weight ...

Mounjaro contains the active ingredient tirzepatide. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Another drug, Zepbound, also contains the same active ingredient and is approved for weight loss.

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription drug used to help manage blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Mounjaro comes as an injection that’s given under your skin. This medication has ...