Store your medication in the refrigerator between 36 degrees F and 46 degrees F.
Lose the Weight & Take Control of Your Health With:
Compounded Injectable Semaglutide or Tirzepatide
Unmatched effectiveness for weight loss.
Semaglutide or Tirzepatide, along with a reduces calorie diet and increased physical activity can help you lose weight and keep it off.
Improve Your Overall Health & Reduce the Risk of Chronic Health Conditions Including:
- Weight Management
- Diabetes
- Joint Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Sleep Apnea
- Heart Disease
- Depression & Anxiety
What are GLP1 Receptor Agonists?
Glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist work in a variety of ways that contribute to weight loss, including by slowing gastric emptying, and by increasing a person’s sense of fullness after eating.
What is Semaglutide and how does it work?
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It works by decreasing blood sugar, delaying how fast food moves through the stomach, increasing feelings of fullness, and reducing appetite.
What is Tirzepatide and how does it work?
Tirzepatide is a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist.
In conjunction with a reduced calorie diet ad increased physical activity, Tirzepatide can help you lose weigh and keep it off.
How are they Administered?
Convenient once-weekly injections under the skin.
How do they Help You Lose Weight?
- Decreases Blood Sugar
- Delays Gastric Emptying
- Increases Feelings of Fullness
- Reduces Appetite
The prescribed dose of medication is injected weekly beneath the skin. See our "Subcutaneous Injection 101" handout for detailed instructions on how to inject your medication. It can be taken with or wothout food.
If your next scheduled dose is more than 2 days away, administer the missed dose as soon as possible. If your next scheduled dose is less than 2 days away, do not administer the dose and take your next dose on the regulary scheduled day.
Most people taking semaglutide or tirzepatide will see a reduction in appetite and in weight within the first few weeks, but it may take up to a few months to see the full benefits.
It is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise routine when discontinuing your medication. Reverting to previous unhealthy eating habits can lead to an increase in weight. Decreasing your dose slowly may healp your body to adjust and mitigate weight gain.
For Individualized Medication and Supplement Recommendations: Please Consult With One of Our Pharmacists
Common Side Effects and How To Manage Them
Common Side Effects and How To Manage Them
- When starting or increasing your dose of medication, you may experience some initial side effects. For many people, these side effects decrease or disappear as your body adjusts to the medication.
- For some, these side effects can persist throughout the duration of treatment.
- Starting at a lower dose and increasing your dose more slowly can help to curb these common side effects.
Nausea, Vomiting, Gas and Bloating-Eat smaller meals more slowly. Avoid high fat, high sugar and heavily processed foods. Nausea may also be caused by low blood sugar, eating a simple carbohydrate snack can help to alleviate this type of nausea.
Constipation-Stay hydrated by increasing your water intake and consuming high water content foods such as fresh fruit.
Diarrhea - Increase soluble fiber intake and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
Indigestion and Heartburn - Avoid laying down for 1-2 hours after eating. Eat smaller meals more slowly and avoid high fat and acidic foods such as caffeinated beverages, tomatoes and citrus fruit.
Headaches - Dehydration and low blood sugar may result in headaches. Drinking plenty of fluids and eating a simple carbohydrate snack such as a banana can help to alleviate headaches.
Loose Skin - Rapid weight loss and decrease in elastin may lead to loose and sagging skin. Stay hydrated and maintain a well-balanced diet that includes fresh fruits, fish, nuts and ample protein. Avoid highly processed foods and simple sugar. Implement a healthy exercise routine which includes strength training.
Call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment if you experience any of the following:
- A lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath.
- Persistent stomach or back pain with or without vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, or clay-colored stools.
- Rash, itching, swelling of the eyes, face, mouth, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Decreased urination or swelling of the legs, ankles, or feet
- Vision changes
- Fainting, dizziness, light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, persistent headache, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety or irritability or mood changes, hunger, weakness, or feeling jittery
- Persistent constipation despite treatment, abdominal swelling or distention or blood in the stool.