Morning is a Zepbound tracker for iPhone. It logs each weekly Zepbound (tirzepatide) shot against the dose plan you and your prescriber set, reminds you on shot day, remembers your last injection sites, and shows how nausea, appetite and energy pattern around your shot. It also scans your meals for protein, fiber and water, which matter more once Zepbound quiets your hunger. Morning works in English and Spanish, and you can try it free for 7 days.
Key takeaways
- The Zepbound label starts at 2.5 mg once a week for 4 weeks, then raises the dose in 2.5 mg steps after at least 4 weeks on each dose.
- The label's maintenance doses for weight reduction are 5 mg, 10 mg or 15 mg once a week; 15 mg is the maximum.
- The label says most nausea, vomiting and diarrhea happened while the dose was being raised and decreased over time, so tracking how you feel around each step is useful.
- Zepbound can make birth control pills less reliable for 4 weeks after starting and for 4 weeks after each dose increase.
- Morning logs your shots, sites, side effects, protein, weight and labs, and never tells you what dose to take.
What should you track on Zepbound, and why?
On Zepbound, the things worth tracking are the ones that change with your weekly shot and your dose steps. A simple log of shots, sites, side effects, food and weight shows you patterns you would otherwise miss, and gives your prescriber something concrete to work with.
| What to track | Why it matters on Zepbound | How Morning helps |
|---|---|---|
| Each weekly shot and its dose | The label raises the dose in 2.5 mg steps, at least 4 weeks apart, so knowing where you are in the plan matters | Shot log against the plan you and your prescriber set, with shot-day reminders |
| Injection site | The label says to rotate sites with each dose (belly, thigh, or back of the upper arm if someone else injects) | Remembers your last sites so you can rotate |
| Nausea, appetite, energy | Most nausea, vomiting and diarrhea happened during dose increases and eased over time | Side-effect check-ins that show patterns around shot day |
| Protein | Smaller appetite can mean too little protein, which matters for keeping muscle while you lose weight | AI food photo scan counts protein toward your daily target |
| Fiber and water | Constipation is common on Zepbound, and vomiting or diarrhea can lead to dehydration | The same scan counts fiber and water |
| Weight | A weekly trend tells you more than any single day | Weight and progress charts with Apple Health |
| Lab results | Your prescriber may check labs over time | Lab results in context and a doctor report for appointments |
For a broader look at what a GLP-1 tracker covers, see our GLP-1 tracker app guide.
What is the Zepbound dose schedule on the label?
The Zepbound label starts everyone at 2.5 mg once a week for 4 weeks, then moves to 5 mg. From there, the dose can go up in 2.5 mg steps after at least 4 weeks on the current dose. The 2.5 mg dose is only for starting; it is not a maintenance dose.
| Step | What the label says | Earliest timing on the label |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 2.5 mg once a week | Weeks 1 to 4 |
| First increase | 5 mg once a week | After 4 weeks |
| Further steps | 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, each a 2.5 mg step | After at least 4 weeks on the current dose |
| Maintenance for weight reduction | 5 mg, 10 mg or 15 mg once a week | Chosen by your prescriber |
| Maintenance for sleep apnea | 10 mg or 15 mg once a week | Chosen by your prescriber |
| Maximum | 15 mg once a week |
The label tells prescribers to consider how well the medicine is working and how well you tolerate it when choosing a maintenance dose, and to consider a lower maintenance dose if needed. That means many people do not climb all the way to 15 mg, and some stay on a step longer than 4 weeks. Your prescriber sets your plan; Morning logs it. For missed doses, changing your shot day or any change to your dose, follow your prescriber and the label. Our titration schedules tool lays out the full Zepbound schedule next to the others.
Zepbound pens, vials and KwikPen: does it change what you track?
Zepbound comes in several forms in the US, and the label asks prescribers to make sure you are trained on the one you receive. Each holds the same medicine; what changes is how you take each dose.
| Form | How it works, per the label |
|---|---|
| Single-dose pen | One dose per pen, in 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5 or 15 mg |
| Single-dose vial | One dose per vial, drawn up with a new syringe and needle each time |
| Multi-dose vial | 4 doses per vial |
| Single-patient-use KwikPen | 4 doses per pen; the label says never share it, even with a new needle |
Whichever form you use, the things to log are the same: the date, the dose your prescriber set, and the site. If your form changes, the label says you should be trained on the new one and read its Instructions for Use.
Does Zepbound affect birth control pills?
Yes. The Zepbound label says it may make oral hormonal contraceptives less effective, because it slows how fast the stomach empties. That effect is largest after the first dose and lessens over time. The label advises people on birth control pills to switch to a non-oral method, or add a barrier method, for 4 weeks after starting Zepbound and for 4 weeks after each dose increase. Logging your dose steps makes those windows easy to see. Ask your prescriber which option fits you. The label also says to stop Zepbound if you become pregnant, so tell your prescriber if you are planning a pregnancy.
What are the most common Zepbound side effects?
The most common Zepbound side effects on the label are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation, followed by belly pain, indigestion, injection-site reactions, tiredness, burping, hair loss and reflux. In the weight-loss trials, nausea affected 25% to 29% of people on Zepbound vs 8% on placebo, mostly while the dose was being raised. Our tirzepatide side effects guide has the full rates and timing, and the nausea guide has practical ways to get through the rough days.
Severe stomach pain that will not go away (with or without vomiting), pain in the upper right belly, yellow skin or eyes, not being able to keep fluids down, a lump or swelling in your neck, or signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or trouble breathing: contact your clinician or seek urgent care.
What does the first month on Zepbound look like?
The first month on Zepbound is the 2.5 mg starting phase: four weekly shots before the label's first step up. It is a good time to set up your routine, because patterns you notice now help at each later step.
| Week | What the label describes | What to track |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | First 2.5 mg shot | Shot, site, starting weight, how you feel the next 2 days |
| Week 2 | Second 2.5 mg shot | Nausea, appetite and fullness; water and fiber |
| Week 3 | Third 2.5 mg shot | Protein at each meal; whether side effects follow your shot day |
| Week 4 | Last 2.5 mg shot | Notes for your prescriber before the first increase |
| Week 5 | Label's first step to 5 mg, if your prescriber moves you up | Side effects can return for a few days after a new dose |
Our first month guide goes deeper into what to expect and what to prepare.
Why does protein matter so much on Zepbound?
Because Zepbound lowers appetite, many people eat less of everything, protein included, and protein helps protect muscle while you lose weight. Hitting a protein target with a smaller appetite takes a plan: protein first at each meal, and easy options for the days nothing sounds good. The protein calculator gives a starting range to discuss with your clinician, and Morning's food scan counts your protein from a photo so you can see where you stand.
How Morning helps
Morning logs each Zepbound shot against the plan you and your prescriber set, reminds you on shot day and remembers your last sites. Short check-ins show how nausea, appetite and energy follow your shot and each dose step, and the food scan counts protein, fiber and water from a photo. Ask Sunny answers food and side-effect questions any time, and the doctor report turns your weeks on Zepbound into one page for your next appointment. Try it free for 7 days on iPhone, in English or Spanish.
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Questions
Is there an app to track Zepbound shots?
Yes. Morning logs each weekly Zepbound shot against the dose plan you and your prescriber set, sends shot-day reminders and remembers your last injection sites so you can rotate.
Does Morning tell me when to increase my Zepbound dose?
No. Morning records the plan your prescriber set and never recommends, changes or skips a dose. For dose increases, missed doses or stopping, follow your prescriber and the label.
Can Morning show if my nausea is linked to my Zepbound shot?
Yes. Side-effect check-ins build a picture of how you feel across the week, so you can see whether nausea, appetite or energy change around shot day and after a dose step.
Does Morning track protein on Zepbound?
Yes. Take a photo of your meal and Morning's AI food scan counts protein, fiber and water toward your daily targets.
Is Morning available in Spanish?
Yes. Morning works in English and Spanish, so you can use it in the language you are most comfortable with.
Is Morning free?
Morning offers a free 7-day trial on iPhone, so you can try every feature before deciding to subscribe.
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