You can choose to administer your medication in your thigh or abdomen, as long as the area contains enough fat to safely inject the medication. Avoid injecting the medication into your muscles.

The most common side effect from these medications is nausea, as they work primarily in the stomach and gut region. You may experience other forms of stomach upset such as vomiting and diarrhea, but these side effects are much less common. Additionally, semaglutide has more pronounced side effects than tirzepatide, so you may experience more nausea if you are currently taking semaglutide.

You can take this medication either in the morning or night without regard to food each week. Some patients prefer to take this medication in the evening to sleep off the nausea. It is preferred to take your medication at around the same time each week.

This medication works by suppressing your appetite at a molecular level. It disrupts signals that make you feel hungry. Through appetite suppression, patients lose weight as they are eating much less food.

The weight loss depends on every patient. Some patients may be more sensitive to the medication and start losing weight immediately. Other patients may require higher dose to receive the full benefit of the medication, seeing weight loss closer to 3-4 weeks after starting the medication. It is important to remember that weight loss is a journey that is unique to every person.

Store your medication in the refrigerator, and only take your medication out of its storage container when it is time to administer your medication. Avoid letting any children and pets get close to your medication. Additionally, store used syringes and needles in a designated sharps container labeled "Syringes." You can use an empty detergent container as a sharps container.