Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are a class of medication called GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 medications helps control hunger by making you feel full longer after eating less, and are significantly more effective than diet & exercise alone!

You may have heard of Semaglutide from its massive success in weight loss across Hollywood, social media, and even people you may know! Semaglutide may also go by other names, including Ozempic, Rybelsus, and Wegovy. 

Semaglutide was originally used for diabetics under the brand name Ozempic® to control blood sugar levels. In June 2021, the FDA approved Semaglutide for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy®. Since then, it has blown up worldwide for its successful results!

Semaglutide mimics a health-promoting, naturally occurring peptide in the body (GLP-1). Studies have shown it reduces appetite, improves control of eating, and reduces food cravings, in addition to improving blood sugar control. It works best with personalized lifestyle changes. Semaglutide speeds up the weight loss process for many patients. 

Tirzepatide is the new weight loss medication to hit the center stage. Tirzepatide also goes by the trade name monjuro. Tirzepatide is another GLP-1 RA, but it also has a dual action as it simultaneously acts on the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor. GIP is another hormone involved in regulating blood sugar levels after eating. By targeting both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, tirzepatide is designed to provide more potent blood sugar control. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide work in similar ways to reduce appetite. But Tirzepatide  is what’s called “dual-agonist” drugs while Semaglutide is  what’s known as “single-agonist” drugs. These drugs activate important hormone pathways in the body.

We prescribe the generic forms  Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide combined with a small dose of Vitamin B12. This allows us to be able to offer these cutting edge weight loss medications at a fraction of the cost of retail pharmacies. . 

We use an FDA-regulated compounding pharmacy that adheres to strict cGMP guidelines and conducts third-party lab testing to ensure our medications are sterile, stable, potent, and safe for use. 

We start all of our patients off at a lower, compounded dose for the first month and then increase the dosage for the second and third months, respectively. Our compounded medication also includes Vitamin B-6 to help with some of the potential side effects.

 Both medication reduce your appetite and makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time. It also keeps you in “fat-burning” mode. 

Our program is recommend to do a minium of three months long, but can continue until you reach your optimal weight loss goal. 

There are no food restrictions. However, if you are not eating a healthy diet, you will not feel good while on the diet. If you eat healthier, you will feel much better and have higher energy levels. We recommend incorporating proteins and nutrient-dense foods into your daily diet. While exercise is not mandatory with this program, we recommend you start to incorporate an exercise regime into your lifestyle because of the health benefits. If you aren’t used to exercising, walking can be the perfect way to start. 

The physical benefits of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide is that it WILL reduce your appetite and make you feel fuller, so you eat less. 

Other Benefits Include:

Physical hunger is gone

Better sleep

Higher energy levels

Helps with insulin pathways and blood sugar levels

The more momentum you gain, the better you will feel

On average, you can expect to lose 15%- 20% of your body weight

The most common side-effect of Semaglutide and tirzepatide  is nausea and possibly other digestive issues. 

For your first month, we will start you at a lower dose  to allow your body to get used to the medication. We typically increase incrementallyeach month is necessary to maintain results, but minimize negative side effects. The goal is for you to lose a few pounds a week with no nausea.

Additionally, the medication is compounded with Vitamin B-6, which will also help to curb any nausea. 

Absolute Contraindications to Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Weight Loss Program are:

Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer

Type-1 diabetes (an auto-immune condition)

MEN – multiple endocrine neoplasia

Pancreatitis

Decreased kidney function

Patients can enjoy their newly enhanced figure for many years after completing our  weight loss program provided they are committed to maintaining a healthy, stable lifestyle. Once at a healthy weight, it is the patients responsibility to continue a lifestyle that is beneficial to their weight loss goals. This includes maintaining a health focused diet and exercise regimen.

Patients should also keep in mind that scientific findings have shown that some users had regained their lost weight upon discontinuing treatment and not continuing to adhere to a continued exercise and diet regimen which is crucial to maintaining a healthy stable weight for years to come.

The first step is to Book a Weight Loss Consultation to meet with Tish Arwine, Nurse practitioner. 

What to expect: At this appointment, our provider will discuss your weight loss concerns, needs and goals. Treatment options, plan of care, and costs will be covered. After review of your personal & family medical history we will determine if you are a good fit for our various medical weight loss programs. Labwork may be ordered if necessary.