How do I know if tirzepatide will work for me: 7 factors
An analysis of four studies conducted by Eli Lilly, the maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound, found seven factors that were significantly linked with ≥15% weight loss when taking their blockbuster medications. According to this Medscape overview, Investigators conducted a post hoc analysis of data collected from a total of 3188 people with type 2 diabetes […]
Ozempic, Wegovy (semaglutide) vs Mounjaro, Zepbound (tirzepatide)
Background Wegovy and Zepbound are both approved for weight loss but started as medications for type 2 diabetes. Wegovy was originally approved under the name Ozempic in 2017, followed by Wegovy in 2021 for weight loss. Ozempic and Wegovy both contain the active ingredient semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps with weight loss via […]
Oral semaglutide for weight loss
You’ve heard amazing testimonials online and on social media regarding weight loss on Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro. These medications contain the active ingredient semaglutide in the case of Ozempic and Wegovy, or tirzepatide in the case of Mounjaro. These are weekly injections. As soon as some patients hear these are injections (albeit with small needles), […]
Ozempic is safe. How fake news wants you to believe otherwise.
The medications you’ve been hearing so much about are just shy of miraculous. And that’s not hyperbole. These medications have all of the positives of effective weight loss meds (they help you lose weight!) without the worse possible side effects (heart valve dysfunction with Fen-Phen in the ’90’s or the side effects associated with amphetamines) […]
What labs do I need to order for patients joining my weight management program?
None of the lab work that is recommended for patients before starting a weight management program (WMP) will preclude them from taking the medication. We’ll discuss why below. But it’s still helpful to have baseline bloodwork to determine if the patient has any underlying issues that they don’t know about, but should. If lab work […]
What are the options for sending weight loss meds to patients
You’ve started a weight management program (WMP) in your practice, you’ve established a relationship with a compounding pharmacy that offers injectable semaglutide and tirzepatide and they’re licensed in your state. You even have patients that have completed their lab work and signed up for the medications. But how do get the meds to them? Here […]
How to set up a weight management program in 5 steps!
Interested in offering the newest weight management medications to your existing and future patients? Medications like semaglutide (active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) or tirzepatide (active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound). This class of GLP-1 receptor agonists are currently the talk of the town, and for good reason. With weight loss of between 15-20%, without […]
Ozempic is safe. How fake news wants you to believe otherwise.
The medications you’ve been hearing so much about are just shy of miraculous. And that’s not hyperbole. These medications have all of the positives of effective weight loss meds (they help you lose weight!) without the worse possible side effects (heart valve dysfunction with Fen-Phen in the ’90’s or the side effects associated with amphetamines) […]
Questions about Ozempic, Mounjaro or Saxenda Weight Loss Medications [video]
Discover Liraglutide
Discovering Liraglutide: By now most people are aware of the popular weight loss drug semaglutide. But there is another medication becoming increasingly popular amongst those looking for weight loss medication. Obesity is a widespread health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Managing obesity effectively often requires a combination of lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, and, […]