Physician-supervised tirzepatide weight loss in Metairie
Tirzepatide is the medication behind Mounjaro and Zepbound. It works on two appetite hormones, GIP and GLP-1, and is taken as a once-weekly injection. A licensed provider can discuss whether it’s right for you. At Aspire you take it under physician supervision at our Metairie clinic, with monthly monitoring, dosing that tracks your progress, and nutrition support the whole way through.*
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Medically reviewed by Nauman Rashid, MD, Medical Director
- Physician-supervised GLP-1 weight loss (tirzepatide)
- Once-weekly injection, dosed for you
- In-person follow-up at our Metairie clinic
Your physician
Nauman Rashid, MD
Medical Director and board-certified emergency medicine physician. He makes sure every service at Aspire is delivered safely and in line with current medical standards.
Tirzepatide or semaglutide?
Both are once-weekly injections that turn down hunger, help you feel full sooner, and make a steady calorie deficit easier to keep. The difference is how they work.
- Tirzepatide acts on two hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1. Brand names: Mounjaro and Zepbound.
- Semaglutide acts on one, GLP-1. Brand names: Ozempic and Wegovy. See semaglutide at Aspire.
- With either one, you get an in-person evaluation, a dose adjusted to how your body responds, and nutrition support.
In a 2025 head-to-head study of the brand-name medications, people taking tirzepatide lost more weight on average than people taking semaglutide. That doesn’t make it the right choice for everyone. Your provider weighs your health history, your other medicines, how you handle side effects, and your goals, then recommends the option that fits you.
Already on semaglutide and stuck at a plateau, or struggling with side effects? Ask about switching. Your provider can tell you whether it makes sense and how to start.
What patients ask before their first visit
Straightforward answers about treatment, timing, confidentiality, and what to expect.
What is tirzepatide?
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injection that acts on two gut-hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1. Together they reduce appetite, help you feel full sooner, and improve how your body handles blood sugar. It’s the medication in Mounjaro, approved for type 2 diabetes, and Zepbound, approved for chronic weight management.
How is tirzepatide different from semaglutide?
Semaglutide acts on the GLP-1 receptor only. Tirzepatide acts on both GIP and GLP-1. In a 2025 head-to-head study of the brand-name medications, people on tirzepatide lost more weight on average. Your provider recommends the one that fits your health and goals.
How much weight will I lose on tirzepatide?
Results vary with your starting weight, dose, response, and other health factors. Your provider will talk through realistic expectations, along with the potential benefits, risks, and follow-up of any medication recommended for you.
What are the side effects of tirzepatide?
The most common side effects are digestive: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and sometimes vomiting, usually when you step up to a new dose. They tend to ease within a few weeks. Your provider adjusts the dose to keep you comfortable.
Who shouldn’t take tirzepatide?
It’s not for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, or who is pregnant. Tell your provider if you’ve had pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, or diabetic eye disease, or if you take insulin or other diabetes medicines. Your provider reviews your full health history before prescribing.
Can I switch from semaglutide to tirzepatide?
Often, yes. If your progress has stalled or semaglutide’s side effects were hard to live with, your provider can discuss switching and how to start the new dose safely.
How much does tirzepatide cost at Aspire?
Cost depends on your dose and how long the program runs. We lay out the full price at your first consultation, medication, monitoring, and follow-up included, so nothing surprises you later.
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What compounded means, how it differs from brand-name, and the questions to ask any clinic.
Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound
The brand names explained, and how a provider helps you choose.
Your next step
Start with a confidential consultation. No pressure, no commitment.
Your consultation is free. Tell us what’s going on, and your provider will walk you through your options and build a plan you’re comfortable with.
Read our guide: Where to Get GLP-1 Injections in Metairie and New Orleans, covering semaglutide vs. tirzepatide, brand-name and compounded medications, cost, and FAQs.
* Important safety information: Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are prepared for individual patients by state-licensed U.S. compounding pharmacies and are not FDA-approved. They are not the same products as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro® or Zepbound®. GLP-1 medications are not for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, or who is pregnant. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Your provider reviews your health history and current medications before prescribing.