Frequently Asked Questions

Our medical team will go through and independently validate with you your medical and lifestyle history, the majority of people who need to lose weight are suitable for weight loss injections.

Mounjaro is administered as a subcutaneous injection (under the skin) once a week. The exact dosing will be determined by your Weight Medics clinician based on your health needs and response to the medication. It's important for patients to follow their prescribed dosing schedule closely to achieve the best possible outcomes in weight management.

Mounjaro works by mimicking the actions of the incretin hormones GLP-1 and GIP, which play key roles in regulating blood sugar. By activating GLP-1 receptors, it enhances insulin secretion when blood sugar levels are high, slows down gastric emptying, and suppresses appetite. The activation of GIP receptors further improves insulin response and possibly enhances the overall effectiveness in lowering blood sugar levels. Together, these actions help to control blood glucose levels more effectively and promote weight loss by reducing appetite and caloric intake.

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication approved for weight management. It belongs to a class of drugs known as incretin mimetics and is unique because it acts on two different hormones involved in blood sugar regulation: GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). This dual mechanism not only aids in controlling blood glucose levels but also contributes to weight loss.

Weight loss injections are really easy to use, the medication comes in an auto-injection pen, similar to a diabetes pen. You’ll be given full directions of how and when to use it.

Weight Medics has an integrated team of Doctors, Nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Nutritionists, movement experts and mindfulness practitioners, with over 30 years of experience in weight management Weight Medics is a CQC-registered provider and fully compliant with the new GPhC guidelines. As well as your semaglutide injections you will get access to the Weight Medics community hub which features movement and wellness programmes, healthy recipes and meal plans, plus expert weight loss tips.

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Typical patients are on the injection plan for 6-12 months to allow time to titrate up through the doses to the maintenance doses. It's important to follow the dosing schedule as recommended by your clinician at Weight Medics to minimise any side effects. 

Following a video consultation to assess suitability, you will have your weight loss injections delivered securely to an address of your choice. See more information here.

Weekly weight loss injection patients are not required to follow a diet, because the medication will curb your appetite, however, to see long-term results, we recommend making healthy food choices alongside your plan. We have a number of resources on our Weight Medics community area to support you with this.

Most, if not all medications come with a risk of side effects, but those you may experience whilst taking semaglutide are usually temporary and can be managed. The most common side effect is nausea, and some patients experience headaches, reflux or constipation. Our expert team are here to help with any queries on the side effects of this medication.