Semaglutide
at Drip IV
Semaglutide weight loss services are now available at Drip IV Therapies and Drip IV Lounge & Aesthetics.
Curb your appetite and lose more weight. Recommended with a decreased calorie diet and exercise.

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Weight Loss Program
at Drip IV
Our Semaglutide weight loss program includes an initial consultation with your practitioner, a start and finish body composition, all the Semaglutide medication required, and 20 weekly sessions for weigh-ins.
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What is Semaglutide
Semaglutide is an injectable medication which, when used in combination with diet and exercise, helps with blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics. Semaglutide belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, which mimic the hormone GLP-1 in your body to lower blood sugar levels after you've eaten a meal.
Ozempic is the brand name for the generic- Semaglutide. Wegovy is the same drug with different dosing for weight loss.
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How does Semaglutide work?
Appetite suppression!
Your brain gets signals from different places in your body. Some of these signals are called appetite hormones that help regulate how much food you eat.
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What is the criteria to start the Semaglutide program?
BMI Criteria: 30 or higher or 27 with comorbidities (Hypertension, high cholesterol etc).
BMI is calculated by weight and height.
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What are the common side effects?
The common side effects of Semaglutide are:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
Effects like nausea and diarrhea being the most common.
Most side effects should subside as the weeks go on.
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What should I expect with this program?
Patient comes in for weekly injections—expect to feel full.
Do not overeat as this can make you sick. Stick to small portions while on the program.
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Is Semaglutide covered by my insurance?
We do not bill insurance and if interested in trying through your primary care physician, you must have diabetes to be approved through insurance.
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How much does it cost?
No consult fees!
In clinic: $100/injection
Self-injecting: $85/injection
All Semaglutide clients receive member pricing on all services in the clinic!
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Diet and exercise is recommended while taking Semaglutide.
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Fried foods and fatty foods, such as fast food, and foods high in sugar tend to be the toughest for your body to digest and the most likely to cause nausea while taking a GLP-1 medication.
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Avoid fatty, fast, fried, and foods high in sugar.
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Drink water or unsweetened tea (clear drinks).
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Eat slowly and eat smaller meals.
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Eat bland and light foods.
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Talk to a healthcare provider if you have...
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Those with a history of any of the following medical conditions should talk to a healthcare provider prior to starting Semaglutide:
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Endocrine tumors in the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, pancreas, or adrenal glands
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A family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)
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A history of diabetic retinopathy or vision problems
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Pancreatitis
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Active gallbladder disease
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Kidney disease, kidney failure, or other kidney problems
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Gastrointestinal issues
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Thyroid cancer, thyroid tumors, or a family history of thyroid cancer
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Pregnant, breast-feeding, or trying to get pregnant
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Heavy alcohol consumption
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