GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide, prescribed and managed by a board-certified medical practitioner, with dosing and follow-up tailored to you.
How GLP-1 medications work
GLP-1 medications mimic hormones your body releases after you eat. They act on the brain’s appetite centers to reduce hunger and cravings, help you feel full sooner, and slow how quickly your stomach empties. Combined with changes in diet and activity, this can make steady, sustained weight loss more achievable.
Compounded semaglutide
Acts on the GLP-1 receptor. Given as a once-weekly injection under the skin, starting at a low dose that is increased gradually.
Compounded tirzepatide
Acts on both the GIP and GLP-1 receptors. Given as a once-weekly injection under the skin, starting at a low dose that is increased gradually.
Your practitioner recommends the medication and starting dose that fit your health history and adjusts it based on how you respond.
What’s included
- Review of your health questionnaire by a board-certified medical practitioner within 3–5 business days
- A phone consultation before anything is prescribed
- A personalized dosing and titration plan
- Medication prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy and shipped to you
- Follow-up check-ins and dose adjustments
- Guidance on side effects, nutrition, and hydration
Who may be a candidate
GLP-1 medications are most often used for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or prediabetes. Your practitioner makes the final decision after reviewing your full history.
GLP-1 medication may not be right for you if you:
- Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2
- Are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- Have had pancreatitis
- Have severe gastrointestinal disease, such as gastroparesis
- Have type 1 diabetes
What to expect
Most patients start at a low dose that is increased gradually, usually every four weeks, to give the body time to adjust. Many notice less appetite within the first few weeks; weight change builds over months. Side effects such as nausea, constipation, or diarrhea are most common early on and after dose increases, and usually ease with time. Eating smaller meals, stopping when you feel full, and staying well hydrated can help.
Built for results that last
GLP-1 medication works with your body’s own fullness signals, so willpower isn’t the whole plan.
Appetite under control
GLP-1 medications act on the hormones that tell your brain you’re full. Many patients say the constant “food noise” gets quieter.
A simple weekly routine
One small injection a week, with step-by-step instructions. No daily pills or complicated schedules.
Dosing monitored by a board-certified medical practitioner
You start at a low dose that is increased gradually, based on how you respond and how well you tolerate it.
Support that continues
Check-ins, dose adjustments, and answers to your questions, so you’re never on your own during treatment.
From questionnaire to your door in four steps
Complete your health questionnaire
About 10 minutes on a secure, HIPAA-compliant form. Tell us about your health history, medications, and goals.
Review by a board-certified medical practitioner
Within 3–5 business days, a board-certified medical practitioner reviews every answer, checks for anything that would make treatment unsafe, and decides whether you are a candidate.
Phone consultation
We call you to go over your plan, dosing, side effects, and costs, and to answer your questions. Nothing is prescribed until you agree.
Delivery and follow-up
Your medication is prepared by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy and shipped to you. We check in and adjust your dose as you progress.
Medication works best alongside healthy habits
GLP-1 medication can make it easier to eat less, but what you eat still matters. Your practitioner helps you build simple habits that support your progress and make side effects easier to manage.
- Practical guidance on protein, fiber, and hydration
- Tips for managing nausea and other side effects
- Realistic goals and regular check-ins
Ready to take the first step?
The questionnaire takes about 10 minutes and is reviewed by a board-certified medical practitioner within 3–5 business days. There’s no charge to submit, and submitting doesn’t guarantee a prescription — all treatment decisions are made by your board-certified medical practitioner.
Serving patients in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut & Florida
Important safety information
About compounded medications. Compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide offered through AH WellnessMD are prepared by state-licensed compounding pharmacies for individual patients. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved: the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are dispensed. They are prescribed only when the treating practitioner determines that a compounded preparation is medically appropriate for you.
GLP-1 medications (semaglutide and tirzepatide). Do not use these medications if you or a family member have ever had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), if you have had a serious allergic reaction to either medication, or if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. In animal studies these medications caused thyroid C-cell tumors; it is not known whether they cause these tumors in people. Possible serious side effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (especially with insulin or sulfonylureas), kidney problems related to dehydration, serious allergic reactions, vision changes in people with diabetic retinopathy, and mood changes or suicidal thoughts. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain, which are most likely when the dose is increased. Tell your practitioner about every medication you take, including oral birth control, because these medications can change how other drugs are absorbed.
Results vary. Individual results depend on many factors, including diet, physical activity, and how consistently treatment is followed. Medication is one part of a treatment plan, not a guarantee of results. Not everyone who completes the questionnaire will be prescribed medication.
This website is for general information and does not replace an evaluation by a licensed practitioner. In a medical emergency, call 911.