Weight Loss Programs
Semaglutide (Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)
Simply Hydrate IV offers a Weight Management Program to assist in Weight Loss Treatment and Weight Management. Even with improvement in diet and exercise, Weight Loss can be difficult. In addition, several medical conditions can make it more challenging for some. Utilizing Semaglutide or Tirzepatide with diet and exercise can assist patients with Weight Loss and help maintain weight with this adjunct treatment. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, meaning that it mimics the action of the human incretin glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), thereby increasing insulin secretion and increasing blood sugar disposal and improving glycemic control. Semaglutide has been FDA approved for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type II since 2017 and has subsequently been FDA approved for long term weight management in adults. Tirzepatide is a novel dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)
and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists gained increasing attention as new therapeutic agents for glycemic and weight control as they demonstrated better glucose control and Weight Loss compared to selective GLP-1 receptor agonists.
Treatment Plan
We’ve made our Weight Loss program easy to enroll in and easy to maintain. We recommend an initial commitment of 3 months to give your body the opportunity to gradually lose weight and adjust to the medication. We provide 2 free Vitamin B12 injections per month while on the program by simply visiting the office every other week. Weight Loss and IV Hydration You will start with a free evaluation to see if Semaglutide or Tirzepatide is right for you. You will complete a questionnaire, a medical review including medical lab tests to establish a baseline. Each month the dosage of the Semaglutide or Tirzepatide will increase based on your Weight Loss goal and weight achieved. We provide 2 free Vitamin B12 injections per month while on the program by simply visiting the office every other week.
We now offer an Introductory Special for $599. This includes your first 3 months of Semaglutide (.25mg – .50mg – .75mg) and Lab work. This is equivalent to buying 2 months and getting one month free. Additional months are $299 per 4-week period up to 1.5mg per week. Based on your desired goal and time to achieve your Weight Loss you can increase your Semaglutide dosage up to 2.0mg per week at $399 per month or 2.5mg per week at $599 per month if warranted. Typical Weight Loss for the first month is 1-2 pounds. The second month lost is generally 1-2 pounds per week and the third month can reach 2-4 pounds per week. On average most patients can lose 20 to 30 pounds total over the course of the program, however individual results can vary.
Tirzepatide has two ingredients which effectively helps start the Weight Loss process quicker than Semaglutide by itself. Typical Weight Loss for the first month is 2 – 4 pounds. The second month lost is generally 2 – 4 pounds per week and the third month can reach 4 – 6 pounds per week. On average most patients can lose 30 to 40 pounds total over the course of the program, however individual results can vary. Tirzepatide has an Introductory Special for $999 (2.5mg – 5.0mg – 7.5mg). This includes your first 3 months of Tirzepatide and Lab work. This is equivalent to buying 2 months and getting one month free. Additional months are based on increasing dosage after the first 3 months. The cost is based on the following dosage per 4-week period: 2.5mg $399, 5.0mg $499,7.5mg $599, 10.0mg $699, 12.5mg $799, 15mg $899
To maintain your desired Weight Loss, you can continue with the last weekly dose or decrease your dose back down or begin maintenance dose every other week until you have established your new weight set point.
How Does it Work?
Step 1: Medical Questionnaire
Start by completing a medical questionnaire to capture your health needs and goals to determine eligibility in the program. A licensed medical professional will review it with you and answer any questions you have.
Step 2: Enroll In the Program
We will provide Lab work at no cost. Our licensed medical professional will determine if you are provisionally eligible for the program according to your medical questionnaire and Lab work. If it is determined that it is medically appropriate, you will be prescribed Semaglutide or Tirzepatide depending on your goals.
Step 3: Your Prescription
During your office visit you will be provided with your medication and instructed on the administration of your first dose of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. You will be given the remaining 3 weeks of the Semaglutide or Tirzepatide for self-administration. The additional months of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide can then be ordered simply by visiting or calling our office. You can then pick up your next month’s supply or it can be delivered via FedEx for a small shipping charge.
Step 4: Your Progress is Reanalyzed
To monitor your Weight Loss progress, you are encouraged to record your weight on a weekly basis. It is helpful to take a beginning photograph for comparison monthly however this is for your personal records and privacy and need not be shared with us. Weight Loss and IV Hydration
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long can I stay on the medication?
When utilized for managing weight, Semaglutide or Tirzepatide may be continued if it’s proving effective and is not producing any adverse or unwanted side effects.
2. What can make me not eligible for this treatment?
The FDA data from rodents studies of GLP-1-mediated thyroid C-cell hyperplasia, the use of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide is contraindicated in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2.
3. How often do I take the medication?
You are going to give yourself a little injection under the skin once a week.
4. What are the possible adverse reactions?
Semaglutide or Tirzepatide is associated with GI adverse reactions, including nausea diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, abdominal distention, eructation, flatulence, gastroenteritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. It has also been associated with causing headache, fatigue, dizziness, and hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Please discuss with your physician the contraindications and other warnings and precautions before starting Semaglutide or Tirzepatide.
5. What will happen if I stop taking the medication?
It depends. Semaglutide or Tirzepatide helps the insulin in your body work much more effectively while you are on medication. If you stop the medication shortly after starting it, you will see very little change. If you’ve been on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide for a long time and then stop taking it, the lifestyle component becomes crucial. If you’ve developed and habituated healthy lifestyle habits, you will likely succeed at keeping the weight off. This includes ensuring you eat a healthy nutritious diet that is appropriate for your weight maintenance goals, exercising regularly, and getting enough refreshing sleep on a nightly basis.
6. How does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide work?
Semaglutide or Tirzepatide is a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptoragonist that belongs to a class of drugs called incretin mimetics. Incretins are a type of hormone that stimulates a decrease in blood glucose levels, such as GLP-1 that binds to and activates the GLP-1 receptor. GLP-1 works to regulate one’s appetite and caloric intake, and the GLP-1 receptor is present in several areas of your body, including areas in your brain responsible for appetite regulation. Semaglutide or Tirzepatide, as an agonist, binds to the GLP-1 receptor and works to lower blood glucose by stimulating insulin secretion and to inhibit glucagon release.
7. Do I need to follow a specific diet to lose weight while on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?
We have found that the best diet for you is going to be one that is well- balanced, nutrient-filled, and calorically appropriate for your Weight Loss. Which diet you choose to follow is going to depend entirely upon what diet resonates the best with you (because this is the one that you are most likely to follow consistently, and consistency leads to success).
8. How long does it take for the medication to start working?
It gets to a steady state in the body after 4-5 weeks. This is typically when patients start to appreciate steady Weight Loss. However, you may experience some nausea or changes in appetite and cravings immediately after starting the medication.
9. Why can’t I start off at a 2mg per week dose?
More is not always better. Your body must adjust to the medication slowly. It is very possible that there are going to be some unwanted side effects initially after you begin the medication. More concerning than common side effects such as nausea, the risk of your blood sugar dropping too low and too fast is a significant concern. If this happens you can become faint and possibly pass out and fall. Due to this concern, we are going to titrate the dose of the medication up as it pertains to each individual patient.
10. What happens if I skip a weekly dose?
The medication lasts in your system at steady state for about a week, but it can take up to 4-5 weeks for the medication to completely leave the body. Keeping this in mind, if you accidentally skip a dose, you can take it immediately once you remember and allow it to build back up in your system. If you skip more than a week you may need to step down your dose to get your body accustomed to the medication to alleviate any side effects. You are welcome to reach out to our staff with any questions that you may have in a situation like this.
11. Does titrating this medication help mitigate side effects?
Yes. Slow titration, using the lowest effective dose, will be the best way to decrease side effects and potential for unwanted side effects.
12. I’m getting nausea, what should I do?
There are many ways to mitigate possible nausea from Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. First, eat absorptive foods such as rice or toast prior to your injection. Have a cup of ginger tea on hand, this is a powerful anti-nausea option as are ginger candies or crystallized ginger. Taking the injection before bed can also allow you to sleep through any nausea. Typically, any nausea will abate within a day.
13. How long can I be enrolled in your program?
We request an initial commitment of 3 months. After that, your plan will continue at $299 a month for Semaglutide up to 1.5mg dose or Tirzepatide which has costs at 2.5mg $399, 5.0mg $499,7.5mg $599, 10.0mg $699, 12.5mg $799, 15mg $899 This will continue to include the medication, supplies, and two free Vitamin B12 injections when visiting our office. After the initial 3 months, you can continue with the program or choose to stop.
14. How do I enroll?
Enrollment is easy and takes just a few minutes. You can see if you qualify by clicking on the link and completing the short medical questionnaire below.