Botox Oahu
M Kathryn Schaefer MD
Pharmacologic
Weight Loss
Tirzepatide $125/week
Tirzepatide is a once-a-week subcutaneous injected medication that suppresses appetite. Like Semaglutide, Tirzepatide works by making the brain feel less hungry. Tirzepatide is more effective at promoting weight loss compared to Semaglutide. The median amount of weight loss for patients taking Tirzepatide is 26% of their body weight, compared to 15% for those taking Semaglutide. Tirzepatide is not covered by insurance for weight loss, and getting your prescription filled at the pharmacy will cost about $1100 for a 4-week supply.
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We have made special arrangements with a Hawaii state-licensed, DEA-approved compounding pharmacy and while supplies last we can offer Tirzepatide shots in the office once a week starting at $125/shot. Compared to the cost at a pharmacy this saves you $600 a month. Check the retail price here.
Just imagine how easy it would be to lose weight if you were not so hungry all the time.
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WHAT ARE WEIGHT LOSS MEDICATIONS?
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Weight loss medications, sometimes also called weight loss drugs or anti-obesity medications, are prescription drugs that reduce your appetite and food cravings. Over the last few years, the FDA has approved a number of non-addictive anti-obesity medications that help control appetite and food cravings. Used properly they have few to no side effects aside from making you feel not hungry. These medications can only be prescribed by a physician.
Because weight loss drugs make you less hungry, they also reduce how many calories your body takes in each day. Over time, eating fewer calories will cause you to lose weight.
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Some anti-obesity medications also help decrease cravings and control compulsive eating, especially for sweets and fatty, salty, high-calorie foods. They can even decrease your alcohol use, and combat gambling or shopping addictions.
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Our beautiful patient gave consent to share her amazing weight loss transformation! We are so proud of her hard work! At Botox Oahu our goal is to help patients feel and look as good as possible.✨
We offer weight loss counseling and prescribe medication that helps suppress your appetite to make your goals more achievable.
How Quickly Do Weight Loss Medications Work?
Most people taking weight loss medications lose an average of one
to two pounds per week. Of course, weight loss medications work best
when you combine them with other healthy lifestyle changes like eating
healthy foods and getting regular exercise.
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We have had tremendous results with these medications with every
single patient being able to lose weight. We have now had several
patients lose 100 lbs.
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How Long Will I Need to Take Medication?
You would stay on the injections until you have reached your desired goal weight. Our patients have an average weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. So if you need to lose 50 pounds, you would need to be on the shots anywhere from 25 - 50 weeks. At that point, you can either taper down on the dose or use it intermittently if your weight starts to creep back up. Because obesity is a chronic disease, the FDA has approved these drugs for long-term use.
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Side Effects
Nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain are all typical side effects. Burping, heartburn, and flatulence (gas) are also possible. They’re more common when first starting the medication and usually get better as your body adjusts to it. The vast majority of patients have been able to tolerate this medication.
You can learn more about the side effects and what you can do to mitigate them here.