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Tirzepatide Weight Loss Medication Treatment
tirzepatide is the active ingredient in Zepbound and Mounjaro
Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide (Zepbound® / Mounjaro®)
Injected once a week
Average weight loss: 15-20%,
or 50 pounds.
Improves Sleep Apnea
Prevents Diabetes
Semaglutide
Semaglutide (Wegovy® / Ozempic®)
Injected once a week
Average weight loss 15%,
or 35 pounds.
Reduces risk of recurrent heart attack or stroke
Liraglutide
Liraglutide (Saxenda® / Victoza® / Generic)
Injected once a day
Average weight loss 9%
Am I a candidate for tirzepatide weight loss medication treatment?
You should meet all of the following criterion for tirzepatide weight loss medication:
- BMI 30 or more, or 27 or more with a related health problem like high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
- Age 18 or over
- No personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2.
- No history of pancreatitis or gastroparesis
In addition, tirzepatide in the form of Zepbound® is also indicated to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Read more here.
How much does tirzepatide weight loss medication treatment cost?
Tirzepatide is available in two forms: Zepbound is indicated for chronic weight management, and Mounjaro is indicated for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. If you have insurance coverage, our staff can work with you to obtain prior authorization. If not, there are numerous cost-effective strategies we can use. Please see the FAQ section below.
AI Medication Assistant
This form uses AI to determine if you are a good fit.
Note: This is intended as a guide only. Discuss your unique circumstances with a provider. Information presented is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
This tool is for adults age 18 or over.
Saxenda, Wegovy and Qsymia do have an indication down to age 12.
Tirzepatide FAQ
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Are you ready to experience the transformative weight loss power of tirzepatide?
Say “Goodbye!” to food noise, once and for all!
All treatments, including medications, are provided following a thorough medical evaluation and may not be appropriate for certain individuals. Weight loss amounts listed on this site are taken from published clinical trials involving Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda. Individual results may vary. Please consult with our licensed providers to determine if these options are right for you. The purchase of prescription medications from us is optional. Programs do not include the cost of medication. We stock many medications, but you are welcome to request a written prescription or have our providers e-prescribe to the pharmacy of your choice.