Tirzepatide — Weight Loss

Why Tirzepatide

What this treatment offers

Dual-pathway mechanism

Tirzepatide targets both GIP and GLP-1 receptors — the dual action associated with studied outcomes in clinical trials for chronic weight management — individual results vary in published trials.

6-step titration

Gradual increases from 2.5mg up to 15mg weekly, adjusted by your provider based on response and tolerability.

Injectable or oral

Weekly subcutaneous injection with B-vitamin co-formulation, or a daily oral tablet protocol at lower doses.

Ongoing provider support

Message your care team, adjust doses, and manage refills entirely online.

Your protocol

Step-by-step titration

Dosing starts low and increases gradually. Your provider adjusts each step based on your response and tolerability.

Step 1

Up to 2.5mg weekly

Step 2

Up to 5mg weekly

Step 3

Up to 7.5mg weekly

Step 4

Up to 10mg weekly

Step 5

Up to 12.5mg weekly

Step 6

Up to 15mg weekly

How it works

Care without the waiting room

Start your assessment

A 5-minute online health questionnaire — no appointment, no waiting room.

Provider review

A licensed provider in your state reviews your history and prescribes if appropriate.

Pharmacy ships direct

Your medication ships from a licensed U.S. pharmacy in discreet packaging.

Ongoing support

Message your care team anytime. Dose adjustments and refills handled online.

FAQ

Tirzepatide questions

How is tirzepatide different from semaglutide?

Semaglutide activates GLP-1 receptors; tirzepatide activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. In head-to-head published research, dual-agonist therapy has shown greater average weight reduction, though individual results vary.

What are common side effects?

Similar to other GLP-1 medications: nausea, decreased appetite, and digestive changes, most often during dose increases. The titration schedule is designed to ease your body into therapy.

Is compounded tirzepatide FDA-approved?

Compounded medications are prepared by licensed pharmacies for individual prescriptions and are not FDA-approved products. Your provider will discuss whether compounded therapy is appropriate for you.

Important safety informationTirzepatide is available by prescription only after evaluation by a licensed provider. Compounded medications are prepared for individual patients by licensed pharmacies and are not FDA-approved products. Tell your provider about all medical conditions and medications during your assessment. Individual results vary. This page is educational and is not medical advice.

Ready when you are

Your assessment takes about 5 minutes. A licensed provider takes it from there.

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Weight Loss

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