Tirzepatide FAQ’s

Tirzepatide Questions

  • Tirzepatide is the active ingredient found in the brand-name medications Mounjaro™ and Zepbound™. Tirzepatide combines a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist and a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor, both of which are found in areas of the brain that regulate appetite.

    • New start for new patients (8 weeks of medication): $700

    • Maintenance 2.34mg/wk (8 weeks): $800

    • 4.5mg/week (4 weeks): $500

    • 7.2mg/week (5 weeks): $700

    • 9mg/week (4 weeks): $700

    Doses higher than 9mg/week to be discussed with the medical provider. 

  • While every individual responds differently to medications, a medical study of almost 800 participants demonstrated that in a 88-week period, participants lost an average body weight of ~26.6%.

    • Adults with a BMI of 30 or more (obesity category). 

    • Adults with a BMI of 27-29 (overweight category), who also have at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension, diabetes type 2, or hyperlipidemia. 

  • Tirzepatide can be administered weekly, at any time of day but on the same day each week, with or without meals.

  • Tirzepatide should be injected subcutaneously into upper arms, abdomen or thighs.

  • If there is a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MENS2) or in case of hypersensitivity to Tirzepatide.

  • The most common side effects of Tirzepatide include nausea, diarrhea/constipation, feeling bloated, heartburn, belching, dizziness, vomiting, and upset stomach.

  • Tirzepatide is dispensed by our contracted pharmacy. Current delivery time is 5-7 business days approximately.

  • Be patient. Some people do not experience weight loss in the first 4 weeks. Everyone is different. Keep in mind these medications are to be used as tools and do not replace diet and exercise alone. While this is not common, some people do not experience weight loss until they reach a higher dose of 5 mg or even 7.5 mg. Do not increase dose prior to 4 weeks.

  • Absolutely. If you find a dose that works for you, you can stay at that dosage. Just remember never to increase prior to 4 weeks.

  • If you miss a dose and it has been 5-7 days past the due date of your injection, you may continue at current dose. If you miss a dose and it has been 8-13 days past the due date of your injection, reduce to the previous dose to minimize negative side effects. If greater than 14 days, you must go back to starting dose of 2.5mg and titrate back up every 4 weeks to the desired dose.

  • If you experience any side effects please contact our office, your PCP, and go to your closest ER as needed. If you wish to minimize the reoccurrence of side effects, you may reduce your dose to 2.5mg (25 units) and titrate back up to the desired dose every 4-5 weeks.

  • To schedule a Telehealth or in-office visit, you can click on the Schedule Now tab on the home page, or call us at 706-305-4286.

  • Unfortunately, we are not accepting insurance for the weight loss program at this time.

  • We do not offer refunds for orders placed, goods received, and/or services rendered. Following FDA regulations, all prescription medications once dispensed by the pharmacy cannot be returned.