Schedule a telehealth call or in person if preferred and in the Bend Oregon area with a provider and discuss your goals and what medication would be best for you. Then it will be ordered if you decide to move forward and shipped to you directly. It normally takes 7-10 business days from when you start the process.
Everyone is different, but many patients begin noticing changes within the first few weeks. Your provider will work with you to track progress and make any necessary adjustments.
The most commonly reported side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and stomach pain. The risk of serious side effects increases in patients with hypoglycemia, kidney problems, and risk of allergic reactions. This medication is NOT an insulin and should not be used if you have type 1 diabetes or if you develop diabetic ketoacidosis. The prescribing information for Semaglutide contains a boxed warning to inform healthcare professionals and patients about the potential risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Semaglutide should not be used in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or in patients with a rare condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Everyone can have a different experience, but here are the most common side effects experienced by patients taking Tirzepatide: Nausea, Diarrhea, Decreased Appetite, Vomiting, Constipation, Indigestion, Stomach Pain.
In studies, most nausea, vomiting and diarrhea events occurred while the dose of Tirzepatide was being increased, and these events decreased over time.
Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported with Tirzepatide. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Contraindications: Do not use Tirzepatide if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Do not use Tirzepatide if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Do not use Tirzepatide if you are allergic to it or any of the ingredients in Tirzepatide.
Everyone can have a different experience, but here are the most common side effects experienced by patients taking Tirzepatide: Nausea, Diarrhea, Decreased Appetite, Vomiting, Constipation, Indigestion, Stomach Pain.
In studies, most nausea, vomiting and diarrhea events occurred while the dose of Tirzepatide was being increased, and these events decreased over time.
Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported with Tirzepatide. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Contraindications: Do not use Tirzepatide if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Do not use Tirzepatide if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Do not use Tirzepatide if you are allergic to it or any of the ingredients in Tirzepatide.
At Verve Health, we are driven by evidence-based personalized medicine leading to optimized health, longevity, vitality, and quality of life. We work directly with our partner compounding pharmacies to provide our patients with prescription medications including bioidentical hormones, commercial and compounded GLPs when appropriate, Sexual health products, pharmaceutical-grade supplements and vitamins, and more in an effort to help extend health and lifespan and help our patients live productive, independent, and healthy lives.
Verve offers a few options for weight loss medications including FDA-approved medications like semaglutide (generic for Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (generic for Mounjaro® and Zepbound®), as well as compounded GLP-1 alternatives when appropriate. Your provider will help determine the best option for your goals and medical history.
FDA-approved medication: Programs start at $145/month, which includes the provider visit and your prescription (does not include cost of medication).
Compounded medication: Programs start at $329/month, which includes the provider visit and your medication shipped to your home.
There are no hidden fees, and insurance is not required.
Compounded medication: Programs start at $329/month, which includes the provider visit and your medication shipped to your home.
There are no hidden fees, and insurance is not required.
We do online and in-person consultations for both for Hormone and Weight loss. Other services are all in person.
No, our weight loss programs do not require insurance although if your insurance covers GLP medications, we can prescribe with insurance coverage. For individuals who do not have insurance, or insurance-coverage of these medications, we will work with you to find the most affordable option. For other options, insurance is not needed, and your monthly membership includes everything you need to get started.
FDA & Compounding Disclaimers
1. The FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness, or quality of compounded drugs offered through our clinic.
2. As an alternative to FDA-approved branded products, where appropriate, a provider may prescribe a compounded drug, which is prepared by a state-licensed sterile compounding pharmacy partner. Although compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed under federal law, they are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review.
3. *Claims of personalization and potential reduction in side effects are based on the ability of compounding to customize treatment for individual needs. These benefits are not guaranteed. Side effects may still occur and vary by patient
4. *Compounded medications offered through this service are prescribed on an individual basis by licensed healthcare While some patients may experience weight loss or other benefits, results are not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, patient health status, genetics, lifestyle, diet, and exercise. Neither the prescribing provider nor the pharmacy makes any promise or warranty of specific results.
1. The FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness, or quality of compounded drugs offered through our clinic.
2. As an alternative to FDA-approved branded products, where appropriate, a provider may prescribe a compounded drug, which is prepared by a state-licensed sterile compounding pharmacy partner. Although compounded drugs are permitted to be prescribed under federal law, they are not FDA-approved and do not undergo safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing review.
3. *Claims of personalization and potential reduction in side effects are based on the ability of compounding to customize treatment for individual needs. These benefits are not guaranteed. Side effects may still occur and vary by patient
4. *Compounded medications offered through this service are prescribed on an individual basis by licensed healthcare While some patients may experience weight loss or other benefits, results are not guaranteed. Outcomes depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, patient health status, genetics, lifestyle, diet, and exercise. Neither the prescribing provider nor the pharmacy makes any promise or warranty of specific results.
