Available as a lyophilized powder in 10 mg vials, it is administered via daily subcutaneous injection
Since most GLP-1 and GIP medications are administered through subcutaneous injections, there is a possibility of experiencing itchiness and redness at the injection site
For detailed storage protocols, the tirzepatide refrigeration guide covers exactly what happens if your vial gets too warm and how long compounded tirzepatide can stay out of the fridge before it becomes a problem
Sterile water can be used, but only if you plan to use the entire contents of the vial in a single session
Baseline (before starting GLP-1 or supplements): 25-hydroxyvitamin D (target: 30-50 ng/mL) Vitamin B12 (target: above 400 pg/mL) Serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC Serum magnesium Serum zinc Complete metabolic panel CBC (to check for anemia) Follow-up testing at 3 and 6 months: Repeat all baseline labs Add: body composition measurement (DEXA scan is gold standard) to track lean mass vs fat mass changes Assess supplement adherence and adjust doses based on results The cost of basic nutritional bloodwork is minimal compared to the cost of undiagnosed deficiencies
Ozempic uses semaglutide, which is also used in Wegovy