Tirzepatide
What is Tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication. It works as an analog to the hormone, GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide), and GIP (glucose-dependant insulinotropic polypeptide). This medication works by targeting both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors to improve blood sugar control, promote weight loss, decrease appetite, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.
HOW TIRZEPATIDE WORKS FOR WEIGHT LOSS:
-Reduces appetite
-Reduces food cravings (Turns down the food noise)
-Slows digestion so that you feel fuller longer.
Tirzepatide is a weight loss tool, and should be used in conjunction with healthy lifestyle changes. Improving lifestyle factors will maximize results and increase sustainability of your weight loss.
Everyone’s weight loss journey is unique, and the goal is to achieve progressive steady weight loss. A healthy expectation for weight loss is 1-3 pounds per week on average. This will vary from person to person.
On average Tirzepatide produced a 15-20% reduction in body fat percentage. It is recommended to combine Tirzepatide with lifestyle changes.
Those with a known allergy to Tirzepatide should avoid this medication.
Those with a known or personal history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, or known history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome (type 2), should avoid this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE:
-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Diarrhea
-Constipation
-Abdominal pain
-Decreased appetite
-Injection site reaction
A thorough History and Physical is needed before starting any weight loss medications with Indy Elite IV Drip and Wellness. Consultations start at $250 and Tirzepatide starts at $499/month including medication, supplies, follow-up labs, and office visits.