Frequently Asked Questions

The medications work by delaying gastric emptying to suppress hunger. It signals your brain that you are full so you can lose weight without feeling like you are depriving yourself.

Injections are once weekly. If you are feeling sick after taking it or have nausea added to that, we can go over split dosing, so there are fewer side effects. (2 injections per week).

12-week starter kit, will last 12 weeks. Your maintenance vial will last anywhere from 8- 20 weeks, depending on what dose you are on.

Most patients see results in their first 2 weeks, some over a month. Everyone’s body is different. Injectable weight loss medications have been shown to lead to reductions of 15-20% of bodyweight along  with diet and exercise. Most people lose 1-2lbs per week when consistently following the program. 

Your medication will have an estimated time frame for usage on the label.

You should store it in the refrigerator..

Take it as soon as you remember and adjust to that day the following week and so on.

Let your provider know, sometimes this is just transient the day of your injection. Take your injection at night before bed, therefore you will sleep through most of the nausea. There are  medications that I can prescribe to offset this side effect . If you eat a large, heavy meal, you will be nauseous and gassy. You will find even smaller servings to be completely satisfying.

It is recommended to take magnesium citrate 500mg daily to keep you regular.

The length of treatment depends on the amount of weight you desire to lose.

Semaglutide works by suppressing your appetite and slowing down stomach emptying, allowing you to feel satisfied for longer periods of time by mimicking the GLP-1 receptor agonist produced by your gut after eating. Tirzepatide enhances these effects by taking things a step further by also targeting the GIP receptor agonist resulting in more significant weight loss

Yes, these medications are safe and obtained through licensed compounding pharmacies that undergo monitoring by the FDA. There are only a few contraindications with the use of these medications which will be discussed during the free consultation to make sure that you are a good fit. 

These medications are FDA for weight loss with the following criteria: 

        A. Individuals with a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher 

        B. Individuals with a BMI of at least 27 kg/m2, who also have at least one weight-related comorbidity (eg., hypertension, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol). 

You should not use Semaglutide if you are allergic to it, or if you have: multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (tumors in your glands); pancreatitis, gall bladder disease or a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (a type of thyrpid cancer).  

You may use your insurance for the lab work which you can have ordered by your primary care provider. Depending on your insurance, medications may not be covered. You can contact your insurance to see if they cover weight loss medications.  You are encouraged to contact your primary care provider to order these medications for you. If these medications are not covered; using a compounding pharmacy allows more affordable prices to achieve the same results. 

Tailored Wellness NP offers goods and services that are irrevocable. Therefore, we do not issue refunds for any product or services.