It works best as a supportive metabolic tool, not a standalone solution
Absolute contraindications include a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), as well as severe allergic reactions to its components
Frequently Asked Questions Our South Loop clinic provides medically supervised weight loss and hormone therapy, including GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, HRT, TRT, metabolic testing, advanced lab work, and structured nutrition coaching
We already know the short-term side effects that patients taking these drugs to lose weight have experienced: nausea, vomiting, bloating, and some more extreme (albeit rare) things like bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, and stomach paralysis
Additionally, these medications influence gut motility more broadly, potentially altering intestinal transit time