Studies show that 80% of people regain lost weight within two years after stopping weight loss medications, making maintenance therapy a critical phase
If approved, that physician writes a prescription, which gets sent to one of their partner compounding pharmacies
They must be placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent injury to others
Maintain any lifestyle changes that worked well with the injections when switching to a pill
These might include complete blood count (to assess for anemia), comprehensive metabolic panel (to evaluate electrolytes, kidney function, and glucose levels), thyroid function tests, iron studies including ferritin, and possibly other tests as clinically indicated
Comparison and Contrast Semaglutide and Tirzepatide 1