To lessen appetite, cravings, and help you control portion sizes to facilitate up to the loss of 1-2 lbs/week, while minimizing unfavorable side effects.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, tiredness, dizziness, or constipation. Initial side effects usually lessens as you continue to use this medication. Rarer side effects found on the product insert include: Dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal, headache, and stomach pain and/or distension. We try to minimize these side effects by beginning on a lower dose and slowly increasing the dosage until we find the right amount to take to facilitate your weight loss.

The ideal patient has a high BMI and has been unsuccessful with dieting and non medical weight programs.

Patients who have a history of diabetes (these drugs could make your blood sugar too low), who have a history of medullary thyroid cancer or pancreatitis, and patients who have a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2.

There are no food restrictions with these medications, but your results, as well as your overall wellness, will be enhanced with an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

A first-degree relative with medullary thyroid cancer is a contraindication. A strong, persistent history in multi-generations outside of a first-degree relative is also a contraindication. Please discuss with the medical provider all relatives diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer. To date, MTC after GLP-1 administration has been observed only in rodents and not in humans.

Yes. Since GLP-1 slows food transit through the intestines, you may experience nausea, acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhea. We have medication at Options to help with this and can also prescribe medications to your local pharmacy. NOTE: GLP-1 medication may trigger pancreatitis, gallbladder attacks or gastroparesis. Discuss with your medical provider if you have a history of these conditions.

While there have been no observable detrimental side effects noted in nursing mothers taking GLP-1 for other reasons (i.e. diabetes), there has not been enough data or studies to determine if there are long term effects on breastfeeding mothers or infants. Additionally, milk production requires an additional 500 calories per day. Currently, it is not recommended to breastfeed while taking GLP1 medications.

If you have discussed fertility plans or treatments with your doctor, it is recommended to stop GLP-1 medications at least 2 months prior to TTC. Please speak with your physician to determine if a longer washout period is recommended.

Injection training handouts and videos are available to you. You may also request an injection training appointment with our Medical Provider Assistant who can do an in-person or telehealth video appointment to train you in the process.

Limited data has indicated a small subset patients experience mood changes after the initiation of GLP-1. Please discuss with your medical provider if you do not feel like yourself. If you are having suicidal thoughts, stop the medication immediately and call your medical provider. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 is available by phone or text 24/7 for immediate help.

Do not stop your diabetes medications right away. Talk to your primary care physician to titrate your medication doses down as your blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c improves.

All medications should be refrigerated when they are received. Guidance on specific medications is below:
Semaglutide (PQ): Useful unrefrigerated for 3 days, up to 90 degrees F.
Semaglutid (Empower): Useful unrefrigerated for 3 days, up to 140 degrees F from the time of shipping.
Tirzepatide (Empower): Useful unrefrigerated for 3 days, up to 90 degrees F.

You may experience some GI upset or other side effects. Please call Options so we may determine the dose you took and walk you through a plan.

Please call us so we may document what happened, walk through preventive measures, and potentially dispense another vial or syringe of medication.

No, Staminax Low T and Weight Loss Clinic does not accept insurance payments. All services must be paid for out-of-pocket. We offer a variety of payment options to make our services accessible to everyone.