Only Available for patients currently taking 5mg, 10mg, or 15mg
Delivery Time:1-2 weeks from ordering
This will ship with all injection supplies. Please follow all instructions on your packaging for proper storage. Some vials will need to stay frozen then thawed for 10-15 minutes to inject (then placed back in the freezer), depending on which pharmacy sends your medication. Always refer to the instructions included in your packaging. Each vial contains 20mg of medication and 200 units (2ml) total fluid.
New patients not previously on an injectable weight loss medication will start at the 2.5mg for the first 4 weeks. You may then move up to the 5mg dose the next 4-weeks, then 7.5mg for 4 weeks, etc. However, you do NOT have to move up in dosing until you are ready. If you are having successful weight loss on a certain dose, you do not have to move up. Also, if you are having significant side effects on a dose, you should spend another 4 weeks on your current dose before you move up. If you order medication that is not within the standard protocol, your order will not be placed. You will be refunded the amount minus 10% processing fee and asked to order the correct dose of medication. If you are unsure of your dose please message provider on Optimantra.
STANDARD PROTOCOL FOR TIRZEPATIDE
Month 1: Inject 2.5 weekly X 4 weeks
Month 2: Inject 5mg weekly X 4 weeks
Month 3: Inject 7.5mg weekly X 4 weeks
Month 4: Inject 10mg weekly X 4 weeks
Month 5: Inject 12.5mg weekly X 4 weeks
Month 6+: Inject 15mg weekly
Purpose: Add B12 to prevent nausea/vomiting and use compounded vials that offer flexible dosing for patients to achieve lowest effective dose to minimize side effects with successful outcomes.
Medical Necessity: Patient needs a dose that is not available through brand name pens.
Clinical Difference Statement: The brand name medication is not commercially available as the market cannot meet patient demand