Semaglutide FAQ’s

Semaglutide Questions

  • Semaglutide is the active ingredient found in the brand-name medications Wegovy® and Ozempic®. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist prescribed as an adjunct to a healthy diet and exercise regimen for weight loss.

    • New start (6-8 weeks of medication): $300

    • 0.5mg/week (5 weeks): $350

    • Monthly maintenance (1.25mg/wk or 2.4mg every other wk): $400

    • 1mg/week (5 weeks): $400

    • 1.7mg/week (4 weeks): $450

    • 2.4mg/week (4 weeks): $500

  • Everyone can respond differently to medications, but a medical study of roughly 2000 participants demonstrated that in a 68-week period, participants saw a 15% reduction of average body weight. Furthermore, 1 out of 3 participants lost more than 20% of their baseline body weight.

    • Adults with a BMI of 30 or more (obesity category). 

    • Adults with a BMI of 27-29 (overweight category), who also have at least one weight-related comorbid condition such as hypertension, diabetes type 2, or hyperlipidemia. 

    • Pediatrics, 12 years and older with a BMI in the 95th percentile or greater. 

  • Semaglutide can be administered weekly, at any time of day but on the same day each week, with or without meals.

  • Semaglutide should be injected subcutaneously into upper arms, abdomen or thighs.

  • If there is a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MENS2) or in case of hypersensitivity to Semaglutide.

  • The most common side effects of Semaglutide include nausea, diarrhea/constipation, feeling bloated, heartburn, belching, dizziness, vomiting, and upset stomach.

  • Semaglutide is dispensed by our contracted pharmacy. Current delivery time is 5-7 business days approximately.

  • Be patient. Some people do not experience weight loss in the first 4-8 weeks. Everyone is different. Keep in mind these medications are to be used as tools and do not replace diet and exercise alone. Some people do not experience weight loss until they reach a higher dose of 1mg or even 1.7mg. Do not increase dose prior to 3 weeks.

  • Absolutely. If you find a dose that works for you and gives you great appetite suppression without side effects, you can stay at that dosage. Just remember never to increase prior to 4 weeks of any dose aside from the starting dose of 0.25mg (10 units).

  • If you miss a dose and it has been 5-7 days past the due date of your injection, you may continue at current dose. If you miss a dose and it has been 8-13 days past the due date of your injection, reduce to the previous dose to minimize negative side effects. If greater than 14 days, you must go back to starting dose of 0.25mg and titrate back up every 4 weeks to the desired dose.

  • If you experience any side effects please contact our office, your PCP, and go to your closest ER as needed. If you wish to minimize the reoccurrence of side effects, you may reduce your dose to 0.25mg (10 units) and titrate back up to the desired dose every 4-5 weeks. There is more prevalence with nausea and constipation with Semaglutide in comparison to Tirzepatide. Switching to Tirzepatide may be suggested if side effects persist.

  • To schedule a Telehealth or in-office visit, you can click on the Schedule Now tab on the home page, or call us at 706-305-4286.

  • Unfortunately, we are not accepting insurance for the weight loss program at this time.

  • We do not offer refunds for orders placed, goods received, and/or services rendered. Following FDA regulations, all prescription medications once dispensed by the pharmacy cannot be returned.