Fuller Family Medicine takes a medically supervised approach, often incorporating prescription weight-loss medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide
GLP-1 medications work, in part, by slowing how quickly food moves through the stomach, which can lead to a person feeling fuller longer
If diarrhea persists after dose adjustment, your provider may recommend a temporary dose reduction, a longer interval between increases, or a switch to a different tirzepatide formulation
However, the indirect interactions through delayed gastric emptying , enhanced insulin action, and GI side effect amplification create meaningful clinical risks that warrant caution
Lightly soak a cotton ball or pad with rubbing alcohol or use a pre-moistened alcohol wipe, and rub it over the area of skin where youll be doing the injection
You can transition between these medications under our medically supervised protocols if your weight loss stalls or if side effects become unmanageable