What Are Weight Loss Medications?
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are doctor-prescribed, FDA-approved weekly injections that mimic natural hormones to help reduce your appetite, stabilize blood sugar, and promote real fat loss.
They’re not magic shots, but they make it much easier to eat less, feel satisfied, and finally see the scale move.
How Do These Shots Work?
Both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are GLP-1 receptor agonists. This means they mimic GLP-1, which is a hormone your body creates after you eat.
GLP-1 tells your brain:
“Hey, we’ve had enough food. Slow down.”
“Let’s control our body's blood sugar.”
“Let’s stop craving more food.”
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As you age, experience hormonal changes, or experience times of stress, your natural GLP-1 signals may not be strong enough. Adding in these medications can help strengthen your body's natural signal.
Semaglutide VS Tirzepatide
Semaglutide is the original GLP-1 medication, so you can think of Tirzepatide as the new-and-improved version. Where Semaglutide only works on one hormonal pathway, GLP-1, Tirzepatide works on two hormonal pathways, GLP-1 and GIP.
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This dual pathway gives Tirzepatide better stability, meaning it tends to work better, faster, and comes with fewer and reduced expected side effects.
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Both are very effective medications for weight loss. Tirzepatide costs a bit more for pharmacies to create, meaning it's sold at a more premium price. Semaglutide is offered as a more affordable option.
What's the Process?
Our process is nice and easy! You can expect to follow these steps during your weight loss journey with us:
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You'll meet with one of our licensed medical doctors.
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They'll write you a prescription for the medication of your choice.
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Every week, you'll inject your medication from the comfort of your own home (we'll teach you)!
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Every month, we'll help you reorder your injections so you stay consistent.
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You'll start on the lowest available dose of either Semaglutide or Tirzepatide to let your body adjust. You'll likely increase your dosage every 1-2 months until you reach your goal weight, and when you're ready, we'll help you wean off your injections, more empowered than you were before.
Is This Right For Me?
Either Semaglutide or Tirzepatide are great if you:
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Are age 18+
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Want to lose 15-100+ pounds
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Feel like "nothing else works anymore"
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Want real, science-backed weight loss support
These options may not be great if you:
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Are under age 18
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Are pregnant or breastfeeding
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Have Type 1 diabetes
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Have a history of thyroid cancer, pancreatitis, or gallbladder disease
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Have severe GI disorders
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Are not ready to commit to weekly self-injections
