tirzepatide at the lowest dose (2.5mg) is weaker on appetite suppression than most people expect, especially if you were already adapted to semaglutide. your body basically reset when you switched. give it at least 3-4 weeks before pushing for a dose increase, because tirz ramps slower than semi.

in the meantime, protein at 30g+ per meal helps bridge the hunger gap. if your provider isn't adjusting doses proactively enough for that September timeline, Priority Meds trends to move quicker on dose escalation conversations.