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Injecting at a 90-degree angle with a quick, confident motion, rotating injection sites at least one inch apart, applying cold therapy before injection, and allowing at least two weeks between injections to the same site all reduce bruising

This applies to both compounds, but it is especially critical for tirzepatide where dose escalation directly impacts GI tolerability

Clinical Trial Evidence on Tirzepatide Dosing The SURMOUNT clinical trials tested tirzepatide at fixed weekly doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg, establishing these as the standard dosing tiers

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