Tirzepatide:

Tirzepatide is FDA-approved for the treatment of type II diabetes under the brand name medication, Mounjaro®. Zepbound® is a new brand name (Tirzepatide) that is FDA-approved for weight management.

Like Semaglutide, Tirzepatide has been a successful diabetes treatment medication. It is within the same drug class as Semaglutide known as incretin mimetics. However, it is different in that Tirzepatide acts on GIP and GLP-1 receptors.

As a dual-acting GIP and GLP-1, Tirzepatide lowers fasting and postprandial glucose levels. After many clinical studies and trials, Tirzepatide has been found to also significantly decrease food intake, reduce body weight, and improve health in patients struggling with weight-related issues.

Zepbound® is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2), or overweight (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2) with at least one weight-related comorbid condition when combined with a balanced diet and a sensible exercise program. Zepbound is the first and only FDA-approved obesity treatment that activates both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) hormone receptors.

While the above mentioned brand name products have successfully reduced body mass index, compounded Tirzepatide is not FDA-approved for weight loss. At Elle Weight Loss we use compounded Tirzepatide. Although it is a similar product as the brand name drugs listed above it does not come with an FDA-approval.

We deem this a safe and effective way to help people finally lose weight, and we only want to offer complete transparency and the safest options to our amazing clients.

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/drug-compounding-and-drug-shortages

https://www.fda.gov/drugs/human-drug-compounding/compounding-and-fda-questions-and-answers

Side Effects:

Due to its mode of action Tirzepatide has some common GI side effects. The most common side effects of these include:

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

• Decreased appetite

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Indigestion

• Stomach Pain

  Studies showed that most nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea events occurred while dosing was being increased. These events decreased over time. Here are some helpful tips if you do experience some nausea wihle on Tirzepatide:

• Eat smaller meals–try splitting your 3 daily meals into 4 or more smaller ones

• Stop eating at the first feeling of fullness (80% satiety)

• Avoid fat or fatty foods

• Try eating bland foods like toast, crackers, or rice

Tirzepatide may cause more serious side effects such as:

Inflammation of the pancreas: symptoms may include severe pain in your abdomen that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Tirzepatide with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, or mood changes, hunger, weakness and feeling jittery.

Serious allergic reactions: including swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.

Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause dehydration, which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.

Severe stomach problems.

Changes in vision.

Gallbladder problems: symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, fever, yellowing of skin or eyes, and clay-colored stools.

*Stop Tirzepatide use and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious side effect.

Tirzepatide Compounded Prices

$300-20mg Vial

(typically lasts 4-8 weeks depending on dosing)

$460-34mg Vial

(There is flexibility in dosing with this medication! You may do well on 2.5mg weekly meaning the 34mg vial would last you about 14 weeks)