FAQ
Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
We recommend that patients begin with semaglutide, as it is potent enough to support all types of weight loss goals, whether it's 10 lbs or 100 lbs. Starting with semaglutide allows patients to reserve its more powerful counterpart, tirzepatide, for when semaglutide's effectiveness diminishes over time, which can take many months or even years. However, if a patient starts with tirzepatide and reaches a plateau, there is currently no alternative drug available for them to switch to.
Are there side effects?
Some patients have experienced constipation, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, burping, gas and heartburn.
However, we will follow you closely and mitigate most side effects with thorough planning, before the very first injection.
Why do we micro-dose semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
We have found that microdosing these drugs have three favorable affects:
- Reduces the incidence and severity of side effects.
- Minimizes occurrence of unhealthy weight loss where patients can lose several pounds in one week, often leading to muscle loss.
- Delays the plateau phase, where patients stop losing weight.
Who is a great candidate?
A great candidate for semaglutide as a weight loss drug typically includes individuals who have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher or those with a BMI of 27 or higher who also have at least one weight-related health condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
Who shouldn't use semaglutide?
Pregnancy, severe gastrointestinal disease, history of pancreatitis, known hypersensitivity to semaglutide or personal history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 precludes patients from using semaglutide. If you fall into this category, other options may be available to you.
Are we the right fit for you? Let's find out.
You can schedule a 15-minute call with a provider to discuss your health conditions and learn more.