Virtual NP Medicine
Tell me about TIRZEPATIDE!
The Tirzepatide I will send you is compounded with Glycine and Vitamin B 12 which helps with
preventing muscle wasting and helps prevent fatigue! See frequently asked questions to learn
more!
What is Tirzepatide?
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Tirzepatide is an injectable prescription medicine that is used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose) in adults. It has been shown that along with healthy nutrition and exercise, patients have lost significant weight.
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It is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes.
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It is not known if it is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age.
Who should not use it?
Do not use Tirzepatide if:
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You or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
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You have had a serious allergic reaction to tirzepatide or any of the ingredients in Tirzepatide.
How should I use Tirzepatide?
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Read the Instructions for Use that comes with your prescription.
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Use it exactly directly as prescribed. I will show you how to prepare and inject your dose of Tirzepatide before injecting for the first time.
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It is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or upper arm.
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Use Tirzepatide 1 time each week, at any time of the day.
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You may change the day of the week you use Tirzepatide as long as the time between the 2 doses is at least 3 days (72 hours).
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If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as possible within 4 days (96 hours) after the missed dose. If more than 4 days have passed, skip the missed dose and take your next dose on the regularly scheduled day. Do not take 2 doses of Tirzepatide within 3 days of each other.
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It may be taken with or without food.
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You may give an injection of Tirzepatide and insulin in the same body area (such as your stomach area), but not right next to each other.
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Change (rotate) your injection site with each weekly injection. Do not use the same site for each injection.
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If you take too much Tirzepatide, please call me right away!
The most common
side effects of Tirzeptide include:
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nausea
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diarrhea
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decreased appetite
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vomiting
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constipation
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indigestion
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stomach (abdominal) pain
How should I store Tirzepatide?
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Store Tirzepatide in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
How do I give myself the injection?
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This is very easy to do! I will go over how to give your self the injection. Please see the
tab ‘Medication Injection’ to see a video on how to give yourself the injection or if you
would like to refer to later.
What if I have more questions? How do I know if Tirzepatide or Semaglutide is right for me? Which medication is better?? I want to move forward…now what??
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Please call 561-808-5752 to set up your appointment for an individualized consultation to see which one is right for you!! Please refer to frequently asked questions for common questions.
