Semaglutide is $500 per month in our practice and tirzepatide is $600 per month
if a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible within 5 days If more than 5 days have passed, skip the missed dose and resume the regular schedule Contraindications and warnings: Semaglutide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) [1] Patients should be monitored for potential complications including pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, hypoglycemia (when used with insulin or sulfonylureas), and diabetic retinopathy complications [1] Recognizing and managing adverse effects: Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation
Wegovy (a brand name for semaglutide), also has FDA approval for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and at least one weight-related comorbidity
If you get side effects that you are struggling to manage or that are affecting your daily life, you may need to consider an alternative weight loss medication
Schwarzburg provides post-treatment support to help you maintain your results long-term