1. Is Oral Tirzepatide Just as Effective as Tirzepatide Injections?
Oral Tirzepatide in Seattle has a similar effect to that of Tirzepatide injections. Additionally, our compounded oral RDT tirzepatide is formulated and prescribed in doses for maximum effectiveness. This doesn’t mean you will see results faster, but you may feel the appetite control early.
2. Is Sublingual Tirzepatide Safe for Older Patients?
Yes, as long as you are healthy and qualify for the program, oral tirzepatide is safe for any patient.
3. Do I need a prescription For Sublingual Tirzepatide RDT in Seattle?
Yes, you need a prescription from a medical provider in order to take oral tirzepatide for weight loss.
4. Does Insurance cover Oral Tirzepatide?
Currently, oral tirzepatide for weight loss is not covered by insurance.
5. What Foods Should I Avoid When Taking Tirzepatide Tablets For Weight Loss?
When you begin our oral tirzepatide for weight loss program, it’s best to maintain a healthy diet to see the best results. Avoid foods high in trans fats, processed sugars, and unhealthy carbohydrates. Allure Esthetic provides diet and exercise programs to help you see the best results when taking oral tirzepatide.
6. Is there an FDA-approved oral tirzepatide?
Currently, there is no FDA-approved oral tirzepatide. Some pharmacies previously sold compounded versions of oral tirzepatide that dissolved when placed under the tongue (sub-lingual). This drug delivery system is designed to help the medication enter the bloodstream through the muscles of the tongue. Tirzepatide is administered via the SQ route and is not yet available in an oral form.
7. What happened to compounded tirzepatide?
In December 2024, the FDA confirmed that all compounding pharmacies have to stop their production of Tirzepatide by March 19, 2025. This decision follows a period of high demand and supply shortages for GLP-1 and GIP medications like Tirzepatide, which prompted many compounders to step in and fill the gap.
8. How does tirzepatide compare to semaglutide?
Among participants with obesity but without diabetes, treatment with tirzepatide was superior to treatment with semaglutide with respect to reduction in body weight and waist circumference at week 72. A study of over 18,000 participants found that tirzepatide led to greater weight loss and improved blood sugar levels compared to semaglutide.
9. What are the weight loss results with tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide administration for 72 weeks elicited significant weight reduction ranging from 5 % to 20.9 % across different trials in a dose-dependent manner. Results vary based on dose and individual response.
10. Are there any oral weight loss alternatives?
While oral tirzepatide is no longer available, other options include oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) for diabetes, though not FDA-approved for weight loss. The drug, called orforglipron, differs from Lilly's injectable drug, tirzepatide. While tirzepatide targets two hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, orforglipron just targets GLP-1. This new oral medication is in development.