Semaglutide – What you need to know! – You’ve undoubtedly seen and heard all the BUZZZZZZ around Wegovy®, Ozempic®, or maybe Rybelus® and are asking, “What’s the big deal.”
Semaglutide – The Big Deal
For starters, Wegovy® is the first new drug approved by the FDA in almost ten years! This under-the-skin injection is the first approved drug for chronic weight management in adults with general obesity or overweight since 2014. Read more about the June 2021 press release here HERE!
It also DOESN’T hurt that the billionaire Elon Musk tweeted about Wegovy® in response to, “Hey, @elonmusk, what’s your secret? You look awesome, fit, ripped, and healthy. Lifting weights? Eating healthy?” to which Elon replied, “Fasting” and…“Wegovy®.”
Billionaire/philanthropist/Fanatics Inc., Michael Rubin, Chelsey Handler, and others have also succeeded with the weight loss drug. Since that day, not surprisingly, the demand for Wegovy® and Ozempic® has SOARED!
The drugs most associated with obesity and diabetes care are becoming a significant factor in the weight loss world. It has led to some controversy over a nationwide shortage of Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Ribelus®, and, now, Mounjaro®.
All in a Name
So you’re thinking…wait a minute, is this all the same drug? Essentially yes, but not really. Although they all contain the main ingredient, Semaglutide, a GLP1 inhibitor, the dosing is different for each drug.
Ozempic® is for those with Type 2 Diabetes and is given in 1ml injections per week. Wegovy® is dosed in increments until it reaches an average dose of 2.4 ml per week for weight loss. Ribelus® is the oral form, and studies have shown it is not as effective, so we don’t offer that to our clients.
We’ve also been receiving a lot of calls about Mounjaro® (generic name, Tirzepatide). It is more potent than other types of weight loss drugs. Dr. Scott’s formulation of Tirzepatide is a step up from regular Mounjaro®.
BPC 157
We’ve added BPC 157 to the formulation, which is GREAT for so many things: bone and tendon repair, increased vascular function, IBS, leaky gut, increased growth hormone, and more. We call our formulation Tirzepatide Max!
First in Charlotte
We are excited to be the first in the Charlotte area to offer this particular ‘bumped up” weight loss injection combination!
Call the office for pricing or email donna@doctorscotts.com for pricing and an appointment. We expect this medication will sell out quickly, so don’t delay! To learn more about this game-changer drug for weight loss, check out our page here for more information!
Those who should not take Wegovy® are:
- Those with diabetic retinopathy a type of damage to the eye from diabetes.
- Low blood sugar.
- A disease of the gallbladder.
- Acute inflammation of the pancreas.
- Decreased kidney function.
- Medullary thyroid cancer.
- Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2.
- A family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma.
It isn’t without side effects. Initially, you may feel nauseous and experience stomach discomfort, pain, or diarrhea. Most of the symptoms dissipate entirely after a couple of weeks, and we do give you a prescription to help with some of those issues.
Dr. Scott’s Weight Loss Program
Our THREE-month program is about 1/3 – 1/2 the cost of the meds-only of the name-brand. Our patients have been thrilled, and I think Dr. Scott will give it a thumbs up, as he has already lost 20 pounds in 5 weeks. Please note Tirzepatide Max is a FOUR-month program.
Act Quickly!
Because supply is low, I recommend making an appointment, which can be by Telemed for most people, and spending the next week clearing your house of junk food and processed food, getting your food scale handy for portion controls, and buying high protein, low carb food for most of your meals.
Donna’s Experience
I can say from my PERSONAL experience I lost about 6 pounds in 8 days, and I didn’t lack energy; my clothes fit better, and I felt better too. All my cravings went POOF, which was a GREAT benefit.
We have a few sets of couples or friends doing the plan together, and I think that’s cool! It’s always more fun dieting together, so you can challenge each other, be accountable, and maybe do some meal prep together!
Contact us.
Give us a call today to get on the schedule at 704-282-9355. This medication may not be able to be bought through compounders very soon, and your only choice will be to go through a major pharmaceutical company, and THEN you’ll REALLY pay the big bucks!