Welcome to The Optimization Academy Crash Course Series with Dr. Greg Jones!
I wanted to create short videos and podcasts where I can take a deep dive into frequently asked questions and topics that my patients and myself find complicated or intriguing.
For our next Crash Course, we’re taking a closer look at how to safely use two of the most powerful weight loss medications today: Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
In this episode?
- The difference between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
- Who should never use these medications?
- Who should be cautious with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
- What are the potential side effects of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
- How to safely increase the dose of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?
- Long term weight loss success with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.
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- Intro
- Difference between Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
- Who should never use these medications
- Medullary Thyroid Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer or Pancreatitis
- Hx of Gastroparesis
- Concurrently with another glucose lowering medication
- Who should be cautious with these medications
- Excess alcohol use
- Hx of severe reflux/GERD
- Hx of Severe GI Sx
- Side effects of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
- How to safely increase your dose
- A note on long term success with these peptides
- Outro
