Semalgutide belongs to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonists, or GLP-1 RAs. It mimics the GLP-1 hormone, released in the gut in response to eating. In higher amounts it interacts with the part of the brain that suppresses your appetite and signals you to feel full. When used in conjunction with diet and exercise, it can cause significant weight loss.
With individuals that have followed both the exercise and diet lifestyle change have notice a decrease in 15% -20% of their body weight in 68 weeks.
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Dosing
- For weight management Semaglutide is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection weekly starting at 0.25mg that is titrated every 4 weeks until the desired dose (not more than 2.4mg) is achieved which can take up to 17 weeks.
If a dose is missed for more than 5 days, we skip that dose and go back to regular dosing schedule. We do NOT double doses.
Side Effects
The side effects are typically mild. One may experience dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, gassiness, headache, nausea, vomiting or bloating.
Side effects may be reduced by working with the dosage.
Who should NOT take Semaglutide
- Those with medullary thyroid carcinoma
- History of Pancreatitis
- Gall Bladder Disease
- Renal Failure
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Pregnant
- Breast Feeding
- If you are on a sulfonylureas (glimepiride;Amaryl, glyburide;Diabeta, Miconase,
glipizide;Glucotrol
How to Get the Best Results from Semaglutide
- Keep Alcohol to a Minimum — or Not at All
- Eat Smaller Portions More Often
- Concentrate on Eating More Slowly
- Avoid Foods That May Cause Side Effects
- Drink a LOT of Water
- Aim to Lose One to Two Pounds MAX Each Week
- Move as Much as You Can.
What you need to know
- Do not take herbal medicines with Semaglutide.
- Tell Your provider if you feel depressed while taking Semaglutide
- There is no specific time frame when someone should stop taking Semaglutide, It is intended for long term use
- Understanding that obesity is a chronic debase and Semaglutide is intended to be ONE part of a comprehensive approach to wellness.
- Stopping Semaglutide can cause weight gain. There is a natural tendency to regain the weight after losing weight. Therefore regular follow up with a nutritionist and primary care provider and maintaining healthy lifestyle changes will help reduce rebound weight gain.
- Blood Sugars should start to fully decline within the first week after you start Semaglutide. Full effects can take 8 weeks or longer.
- If you experience rash, itching, hoarseness, difficulty breathing, swelling of hands, face, mouth immediately stop and seek medical attention.
TIRZEPATIDE
Tirzepatide is different from Semaglutide in that the key differences is Tirzepatide is a “dual agonist” and Semaglutide targets only one receptor and that is the GLP-1.
What does this mean for you?
This means dual targeting may result in a greater weight loss and better glucose control. However, Tirzepatide is a newer treatment and may cost more.
Dosages
Dosages of tirzepatide for weight loss vary and are determined based on individual factors. Laura, your Nurse Practitioner at Anew You will prescribe an appropriate dosage, often titrate up gradually to achieve optimal results while minimizing potential side effects.
Who Should Not Take Tirzepatide?
- Hypersensitivity: If an individual is hypersensitive or allergic to tirzepatide or any of its ingredients such as paracetol, they should not take this medication.
- Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC): Tirzepatide may increase the risk of MTC, a type of thyroid cancer. Therefore, it is not recommended for individuals with a personal or family history of MTC or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Tirzepatide is not recommended for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes that requires emergency medical treatment.
- Pancreatitis: Tirzepatide may increase the risk of pancreatitis, a potentially life threatening condition. Individuals with a history of pancreatitis or who have elevated levels of pancreatic enzymes should not take this medication.
- Severe Gastrointestinal Disease: Tirzepatide may worsen gastrointestinal disease, including inflammatory bowel disease, gastroparesis, and other severe gastrointestinal conditions.
Side Effects
Nausea, elevated heart rate, constipation, reduced appetite, gallbladder disease, low blood sugar, diarrhea, stomach pains,
The risk are low (but not zero) and most occur at higher doses. We can offer zofran for nausea.
Your individual weight loss depends on many biologic factors including the duration and dosages that you receive. While individual results may vary, customers may potentially achieve weight loss targets of up to 30 pounds in the first three months of treatment, and possibly 50 pounds after 6 months.
Tirzepatide comes in the form of a sterile liquid solution that is administered via subcutaneous injection once a week in a medically supervised atmosphere.
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