IVY RX is excited to help you take the first step towards a healthier you.

As we age, our systems naturally slow down and don’t operate at the same capacity they used to. This is especially true regarding weight loss. However, weight loss treatment has come a long way from fad diets and unsustainable or even dangerous weight loss methods.

Compounded semaglutide injections are now leading the way in weight loss innovation. IVY RX is here to guide your path to wellness by providing an easy solution to incorporate into your daily routine.

Your Introduction to Semaglutide Injections

Before beginning your injection regimen, we want to ensure you have all the information you need to stay on track and achieve the results you’ve been working for.

This introduction will cover the following:

1. How we tailor your treatment plan
2. Dosage schedule & medication administration
3. Everything you want to know about Semaglutide injections
4. Side effects & special considerations
5. Important information on Semaglutide

Welcome to the New Version of You

IVY RX wants to welcome you to our program and support you in taking your first step towards a new you with Semaglutide. This breakthrough obesity treatment has the potential to enhance your quality of life while helping you achieve longevity and optimal wellness.

Your Weight Loss Journey on Semaglutide

Your semaglutide regimen may produce modest results at first. But, as you continue down your wellness path, your weight loss results will begin to take full effect.

It’s important to note that Semaglutide treatment may result in vitamin B12 deficiency. For this reason, we create a compounded treatment that is tailored to your unique bodily needs.

Below, you can find a detailed breakdown of your Semaglutide treatment schedule for the next 20+ weeks:

Short-term Effects: Weeks 1 - 4

Your body will adjust and adapt for the first four weeks of your semaglutide treatment. You should expect to feel significantly fuller following a meal and experience reduced hunger overall. Noticeable side effects may include nausea, which is expected upon the increase in dosage. Finally, it’s important to remember that while weight loss may occur, the results for your first month may be gradual.

Initial Prescribed dosage:

• Semaglutide: 2.5 mg
• Methylcobalamin: 100mcg/mL - per dose (0.25mg/0.1mg)

Mid-term Effects: Weeks 5 - 20

Midway through your Semaglutide journey, you will experience a continued decrease in cravings, hunger pangs, and reduced side effects. Due to your drastically reduced caloric intake, your results will be much more pronounced at this point. You may also experience other health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiometabolic problems and regulated blood pressure.

Prescribed Dosage: Your dosage will increase accordingly.

Long-term Effects: Longer than 20 weeks

In the later stages of your Semaglutide treatment, you’ll likely be close to or have achieved your target weight. You will experience an enhanced quality of life and greater physical abilities and maintain newer, healthier cardiometabolic levels. Finally, as your body adapts to your new caloric intake and metabolic rate, your weight loss will stabilize.

However, it’s important to remember that every situation varies, and your body may respond differently than others. We encourage you to contact your provider should you have any concerns about your progress so we can develop the best plan moving forward.

Prescribed Dosage: Maintenance or otherwise as prescribed by your provider.

Important Things to Know  

As with any treatment regimen, you may experience side effects as your body adjusts to the Semaglutide. However, should any of these side effects become problematic or impact your daily life, you should seek medical attention as soon as you can. 

Special Considerations

To maximize the results of your treatment, you are encouraged to administer your injections first thing in the morning without food or any of your medications. This is so your body can better absorb the treatment. If you must, wait 30 minutes to take any other medicines following your injection.

Most Common Side Effects of Semaglutide Treatment 

Side effects are common when first starting your Semaglutide treatment. However, such side effects should diminish as your body adjusts. You may experience:

• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Decreased appetite

Please seek immediate medical attention from your provider if you experience the following:

Severe Gastrointestinal Distress: symptoms like uncontrollable nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea could lead to dehydration and worsen any pre-existing kidney conditions.

Trouble swallowing, breathing, or swelling in your neck: such symptoms could indicate a serious thyroid condition known as a Thyroid C-cell tumor.

Severe back pain: If you’re experiencing unbearable back pain that won’t go away, you could be experiencing pancreatitis, which can have life-threatening complications if left alone.

Vision changes: this could signal diabetic retinopathy, which is experienced in patients with type 2 diabetes. 

Pain in the upper right/middle stomach: you may be experiencing issues with your gallbladder, such as gallstones or inflammation. Other symptoms include fever, yellow skin or eyes, nausea, and vomiting.