WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It acts like GLP-1, a hormone your gut releases after meals that signals fullness, slows digestion, and helps regulate blood sugar. Compounded semaglutide is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for your individual prescription and is used with a reduced-calorie diet and more activity. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

Semaglutide acts on one hormone receptor, GLP-1. Tirzepatide acts on two, GLP-1 and GIP, which both help regulate appetite and blood sugar. Results vary. Your provider recommends one based on your health history, goals, and any GLP-1 you've taken before.

Generally, adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes. It's not for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), anyone with MEN 2, or anyone pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Your provider makes the final call after reviewing your health history.

Often, yes. In your health questionnaire, list the medicine you take now, your current dose, and the date of your last injection. Your provider decides whether switching makes sense and which dose to start, which may be lower than your current one. Never take two GLP-1 medicines at the same time.