Semaglutide/Tirzepitide are a GLP1 receptor agonist that was originally developed to treat diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels. It later received FDA approval as a weight loss medication for obese patients.
GLP-1 is an important, gut-derived, regulator that is released after the oral ingestion ofcarbohydrates or fats. GLP-1 enhances insulin secretion and synthesis, suppresses glucagon secretion (glucagon increases sugar production), slows gastric emptying, and reduces appetite and food intake.
GLP-1 interacts with the parts of the brain that suppress your appetite and signal you to feel full. When used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it can cause significant weight loss. It can improve or lower the risk of diabetes and heart disease in people who are obese or overweight.
The most common side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, constipation and possible
ileus, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, upset stomach, dizziness, bloating, belching, gas, and heartburn. Gastrointestinal issues are the most common complaint among people just starting semaglutide.
Almost anyone dealing with obesity qualifies for treatment with Semaglutide, regardless
of their age, ethnicity or Body Mass Index (BMI)
The best candidates are obese adults
or those suffering from Type-2 diabetes, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux, or
osteoarthritis.
Or if you have:
Yes. In fact, it’s essential. Even though semaglutide will help you manage your weight, it should not be thought of as a magic bullet for weight loss. However, if you combine your treatment with a healthy diet and solid exercise routine, you can expect to enhance your weight loss efforts.
Although every person is different, patients typically lose anywhere from 10 to 15% of their body fat after regularly using Semaglutide for 6 – 8 weeks and dieting and exercising.
B12 is a vitamin which can help with increased energy and may also help with metabolism. In addition, it can help with some of the side effects of Semaglutide.
The dosing for Semaglutide increases slowly every month until reaching the maximum dose. A dose is given once a week, taken on the same day each week, any time of day, with or without food. It is a subcutaneous injection, self-administered, in the fatty abdominal area or thigh.
THIS PRODUCT FOLLOWS A TITRATION SCHEDULE. ALL PATIENTS MUST START WITH ‘MONTH 1’ DOSE. AFTER MONTH 1, THE DOSAGE PER INJECTION INCREASES GRADUALLY IN MONTH 2, 3, 4, AND 5. LASTLY THE MAINTENANCE DOSE CAN BE ONGOING DEPENDING ON YOUR GOALS
If you are unable to tolerate a particular dose, go back down to the previous dose and continue for 4 weeks. Then you can try to increase your dose again.
You will need your medication syringe and an alcohol swab. Wash your hands. Clean the injection site with the alcohol swab. Pinch the injection site to create a firm surface. Inject at least two inches away from the belly button on either side. Insert the needle into the skin between the index finger and thumb at 90 degrees. Using a slow and constant pressure, push the plunger rod until it reaches the bottom. Gently pull the syringe out of the skin. Alternate injection sites between either side of the stomach, back of the arm, or thigh. Subcutaneous injections will typically cause very little pain because it is only injected directly under the skin. Video tutorials are also available online for injecting subcutaneous injection
Keep injections out of reach of children. Store in the refrigerator in-between doses. Dispose of needles in a sharps containers available at your retail pharmacy. If not accessible, place needles in a hard, closed container, such as a sealable bottle or can.
To start, we will need to see you for an initial virtual or in-office consultation. (consultation fee may vary) A 4-week supply of medication will be included in the cost. We will collect payment at that visit. An order for the medication will be called into the compounding pharmacy, then shipped to our office. Typical turnaround time is 1-2 week. You will be contacted when the medication arrives, and we will dispense the first 4 weeks of medication to you. The program is a 4 month commitment.
After the first 4 month completion, if you would like to continue, depending on your maintenance dose, cost per injection weekly may vary.
Unfortunately, we are unable to give any refund after you make your payment and we order your medication. It is non-refundable and non-returnable
CALL TO SCHEDULE A VIRTUAL OR IN OFFICE CONSULTATION
480-522-8875