Tirzepatide for weight loss is a highly effective treatment for individuals who want to enhance their health while losing weight. This medication combines glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) in a once-weekly injection that is easy and convenient to use.
By slowing gastric emptying, which means food stays in your stomach longer, Tirzeptaide enhances weight loss by helping you feel full longer. You also realize a feeling of fullness faster, and that enables you to take in smaller portions at each meal.
Tirzepatide promotes glycemic control by increasing insulin production, meaning your blood sugar levels are maintained at an ideal level. Controlling glucose levels helps lead to weight loss and prevents the storage of glycogen in fat cells, thus decreasing fat deposits. Individuals who incorporate Tirzepatide into their weight loss program see an average total body weight loss of 20% after a year of consistent treatment in combination with a healthy lifestyle.
This treatment is recommended for individuals looking to lose weight while managing additional comorbidities such as diabetes type 2, insulin resistance, PCOS, and low-functioning thyroid. After your initial intake consultation at our Georgetown weight loss center, no scheduled appointments are required, making it easy for individuals to receive treatment at their convenience. Ultimately, Tirzepatide can be the long-term solution to chronic weight management.
Tirzepatide is a highly effective weight loss solution that targets fat loss through multiple mechanisms. After your initial consultation, you have the freedom to walk in at your convenience for your weekly injections and office visits. For those with busy schedules, we offer the option for at-home injections as well.
Our team of dedicated providers guides you through a personalized and professional plan that encompasses healthy dietary choices and encouraged exercise routines. We are driven to help you reach your weight loss goals. Once you achieve your target weight, we provide support as you transition into the maintenance phase of your wellness journey.
2.5mg-5mg Dose - $425 per month
7.5mg-10mg Dose - $525 per month
12.5mg-15mg Dose - $625 per month
Common side effects of Tirzepatide include gastrointestinal upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, fatigue, dyspepsia, burping, acid reflux, and headache. This list in not exhaustive, but it serves to list common side effects.
Tirzepatide is contraindicated for those with a personal or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or those with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2). Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding should not take Tirzepatide, and those with an allergy or hypersensitivity to Tirzepatide or other GLP-1 medications should avoid taking Tirzepatide.
Yes, Mounjaro contains Tirzepatide and is classified as a combination of GLP-1 and GIP medication. Tirzepatide contains the same active ingredients as Mounjaro. Name brand Mounjaro is produced by Eli Lily. Tirzepatide is the generic, compounded form of Mounjaro and has no association with Eli Lily.
Yes, those taking compounded Tirzepatide, when compared with those taking name brand Mounjaro, are seeing the same expected results with weight loss. It is illegal and unethical for compounding pharmacies to produce a product that is not what is stated on their labels. The name-brand and generic versions of Tirzepatide have the same chemically active ingredients, make-up, and expected outcomes.
The length of time to be on Tirzepatide varies from person to person due to a number of factors. How much weight you want to lose, how quickly you respond to treatment, and other factors such as diet and exercise all play a role in the length of time needed with this weight loss program. Some take Tirzepatide for a short time, and others need Tirzepatide for long-term care of chronic weight management. Our medical provider will discuss your short and long-term goals at your initial consultation to address the recommended length of treatment based on your individual needs.