Tirzepatide for Medical Weight Loss in Jamestown, and Fargo, ND

Tirzepatide is rising in popularity for managing weight, and causing weight loss, however, this is not a medication that everyone can receive a prescription for, there are certain criteria patients must meet to receive the medication. This means that patients who have a BMI of 30 or higher can receive the medication to treat weight loss, whereas patients with a BMI between 27 and 30 can also be eligible but they need to have a comorbidity such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or hormonal diseases such as diabetes or PCOS. To determine your eligibility, it is important to have a consultation with a physician who will go over your current health and any health conditions, they may also weigh you and take measurements to determine your BMI in the office.

It is important during your consultation appointment to be as open and honest with your physician about any health conditions, as they need this information to also determine the safety of you using these medications, as there are some conditions where they will not prescribe the medication, and this is for the patient’s safety over anything else. They may also recommend a different weight loss injection medication depending on certain situations which is why it is important to have an in-person consultation for tirzepatide, as you will be able to make the most informed decision possible with the use of weight loss injections, and you will be aware of the reasons that your physician is recommending the use of tirzepatide or another weight loss injection.

The cost of tirzepatide will vary depending on your dosage amount and other factors such as if the physician has package deals available for pre-paying, or if you have insurance that will cover a portion of the medication. The average price for a 28-day prescription of tirzepatide is around $1,200, and as previously stated, can be higher or lower depending on the dose, and if you have any coverage or discounts through the prescribing physician. If you are curious about what to expect cost-wise through your use of tirzepatide your prescribing doctor will be able to go over this with you in your consultation appointment, so you have an accurate estimate of costs to expect. You can also reach out to your medical insurance provider to determine if there are any coverage options available to you, and if there are any criteria that must be met by your insurance provider to receive said coverage. The reason we recommend doing this prior to your appointment is you will then have an idea if you have coverage, and you will be able to discuss this with your prescribing physician to confirm they accept the insurance you are planning to use.

Those who should not take tirzepatide are those with liver conditions, eye diseases, pancreas conditions, endocrine tumors or thyroid cancer, as the use of tirzepatide can not only worsen these conditions but can also carry risks such as the potential to become life-threatening, this also means informing your physician of any parents or grandparents who have had these conditions as well, since there is a higher risk of you developing these conditions. If you have any of these conditions, under no circumstances, should you withhold this information or lie about it to receive a prescription as this can carry high risks of being fatal.

Since everyone is biologically unique in the way their metabolism works, weight loss can vary from patient to patient. Most patients will notice a difference in their weight within 8 weeks of using tirzepatide, but the body composition can begin to change within 4 weeks of use which will not be as noticeable to patients but can be more noticeable to those around them. Patients, however, can lose anywhere from 10%-25% of their overall body weight through the duration of their tirzepatide prescription, with patients who adhere to their recommended diet and exercise regimes losing the most, and finding long-term lifestyle changes that continue long after the end of their prescription. For more information please contact us or see our business hours online. We serve patients from Jamestown ND, Valley City ND, Devils Lake ND, Fargo ND, West Fargo ND, Moorhead MN, Mapleton ND, Horace ND, and surrounding areas.