Medication & Treatment
Your guide to GLP-1/GIP medications and how to use them safely.
9 articles
How They Work
How semaglutide and tirzepatide work, and information on the medication.
How Does Semaglutide Work?Learn how semaglutide works for weight loss, appetite control, cravings, digestion, and blood sugar regulation, plus what results to expect during treatment.
How Does Tirzepatide Work?Learn how tirzepatide works for weight loss, appetite control, cravings, digestion, and blood sugar regulation, including what results to expect during treatment.
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which Is Right for You?Learn the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide, including how they work, expected weight loss results, and which treatment may be right for your goals and health needs.
Dose Management
Managing your dose over time: missed doses, switching medications, and how increases work.
How Dose Increases WorkLearn how GLP-1 dose increases work, why medications start at low doses, typical titration schedules, and when providers may delay dose increases.
Switching Between Semaglutide and TirzepatideLearn how switching between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide works, when it may be recommended, and why a provider review is required before making any changes to your GLP-1 treatment plan.
How to Prepare for Your Weekly InjectionLearn how to safely prepare and administer your weekly injection with step-by-step guidance on site selection, dosage preparation, and injection technique. Follow proper storage, rotation, and disposal instructions for safe…
Tablets vs. Injections
Understand the difference between oral tablets and injectable medication, and find out which format options Mevo Health offers.
Do You Offer Pills Instead of Injections?Mevo Health offers both injectable GLP-1 medications and compounded oral tablets, depending on provider evaluation. Learn how each option works and how your treatment plan is determined.
What's the difference between Tablets and Injections?Learn the difference between tablet and injectable weight loss medications, including absorption, effectiveness, and how Mevo Health providers determine which option may be right for you.
Pharmacy
Information about the pharmacy Mevo Health partners with to fulfill your prescriptions.
What Pharmacy Does Mevo Health Use?Learn which partner pharmacies Mevo Health works with, including Hallandale Pharmacy and The Pharmacy Hub, plus available semaglutide and tirzepatide formulation options.