Field questions / before you decide
Take these questions to the visit.
You do not need to sound medical. Plain questions are enough. Write down the answers, especially when money or follow-up is involved.
Read the notesKeep these questions close
- What is the exact product?
- Why might it fit my health needs?
- Who helps after the visit?
Pause. Ask. Check the answer.
Start with the product and the purpose.
What is the exact name and form?
Ask the person providing care to write down the ingredient, brand name or made-to-order medicine, and whether it comes in a pen or a small bottle.
What health problem would this plan address?
As of September 26, 2026, tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) had different approved uses depending on the brand.
Ask which approved use fits the proposed plan and what else is part of that plan.
If it is compounded, why is that needed?
What particular need would a made-to-order medicine meet for me? Who prepares it, and how can I check that pharmacy?
Bring notes about your health.
The thyroid is a gland in the neck. The pancreas and gallbladder are organs in the belly that help break down food.
The tirzepatide labels call for a review of thyroid cancer history, pancreas or gallbladder problems, severe stomach trouble, and eye damage caused by diabetes.
Pregnancy plans, birth control pills, other diabetes medicines, and upcoming surgery are relevant too.
Bring a list of medicines and supplements. Write down the health issues you want to discuss. If you do not know a detail, say so.
Ask how care continues.
How will we judge whether this is helping?
Ask what will be reviewed and when. Ask how the plan changes if it does not fit your needs.
Who answers a question after the visit?
Find out how to contact the person providing care, how messages are dealt with, and where to seek help for a question that cannot wait.
What is the plan if I stop?
In the SURMOUNT-4 trial, people who stopped tirzepatide and received a dummy injection regained weight on average during the next year.
That finding is a reason to discuss a stopping plan. It does not decide how long your own treatment would last.
Get the money answers in writing.
What is included, and what is extra?
Ask for medicine, visit, test, and ongoing fees as separate lines. Ask about cancellation and what happens if treatment is not prescribed.
What needs agreement from my insurance plan?
Ask who sends the paperwork, whether there is a charge, and how you find out the plan’s decision.
Can I take time to decide?
Take the product name, the care plan, and the cost away with you. If an answer is vague, ask again in plain words.