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  • FAQ 17: Can I join ACHIEVE Health and Weight Loss from anywhere in the US?

    Currently, we are available in the following states: Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Michigan Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Achieve continues to grow Nationally. If we are not yet […]

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  • FAQ 16: Are there any significant health risks associated with using Tirzepatide or Semaglutide?

    Yes. Tirzepatide or Semaglutide may cause serious side effects, including: · Prolonged vomiting. Patients can develop gastroparesis where the stomach stops moving, and patients vomit considerably. This can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Stop using Tirzepatide or Semaglutide and call your health care provider right away if you have vomiting that persists more than […]

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  • FAQ 15: What are the known side effects of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide?

    The common side effects of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide are: · Nausea · Vomiting · Diarrhea · Stomach pain · Constipation

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  • FAQ 14: Are there any foods or medications you should avoid while on Tirzapetide or Semaglutide?

    Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are on the ACHIEVE Health and Weight Loss program: First, you’ll want to limit how much alcohol you’re drinking while on the Program, especially if you are diabetic. Alcohol can have an effect on your blood sugar, and there is a risk that it […]

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  • FAQ 13: Where will I buy my Tirzepatide or Semaglutide?

    Once enrolled in the program and evaluated by our medical provider, the medication and supplies will be ordered to the pharmacy. If you are paying cash or your insurance does not cover the cost, we can order and ship the medication and supplies directly to you.

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  • FAQ 12: Can I use my HSA or FSA account to pay for the Achieve program?

    You can use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Savings Account (FSA) funds to pay for this weight loss program, but please confirm this with your specific HSA or FSA program. Your payments may be reimbursable depending on your plan’s submission process. We can also provide a super bill if necessary.

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  • FAQ 11: Where do I have lab work done and what labs will be tested?

    If you have taken recent blood tests with your doctor, we may be able to use them. We can send an order for you to do your labs at your closest Quest or LabCorp, with your primary care provider, or at another local health care facility. Below is a quick recap of the labs we […]

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  • FAQ 10: Are Tirzepatide and Semaglutide covered by my insurance?

    It depends. Both may not be covered by insurance for people who are not diabetic type 2 or have morbid obesity. However, if the medication is denied by your insurance, we will take the time to file an expedited pre-authorization request. If this fails, we have options to order these medications at a significantly lower […]

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  • FAQ 09: What is the starting dose of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide for weight loss?

    The dose is usually started at a low level and titrated upward so that any side effects are minimized. This will vary from patient to patient.

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  • FAQ 08: Are Tirzepatide and Semaglutide safe?

    Yes. Both are considered to be safe and effective when used as indicated. But safe doesn’t mean that there aren’t risks. Both also carry a boxed warning about thyroid C-cell tumors occurring in rodents (with unknown risk in humans), and both shouldn’t be used if you or your family have a history of certain thyroid […]

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