Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication that acts on two hormone pathways, GIP and GLP-1, involved in appetite and blood sugar. At Homa Institute in Orlando, it is prescribed only after an evaluation with our Nurse Practitioner, with gradual dosing and monthly follow-up. Plans start at $149.90 per month, medication billed separately.
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We review your history, current medications, goals and body composition, and check that tirzepatide is safe for you.
Treatment starts at a low dose. You learn how to give the weekly injection and what to expect in the first weeks.
The dose is usually reviewed about every four weeks, based on how you feel and how your body responds.
Monthly check-ins track your progress, side effects and nutrition, with our team available on WhatsApp in between.
Tirzepatide mimics two natural gut hormones, GIP and GLP-1. Together they help you feel full sooner, reduce cravings and support healthier blood sugar levels. It is given as a small injection once a week.
Medication works best as part of a plan. Your program also covers protein intake, hydration, movement and the habits that help you keep your progress.
Some tirzepatide prescriptions are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Our Nurse Practitioner explains exactly what your prescription is, where it comes from and why.
The first weeks are about getting used to the medication. Appetite usually changes first. Mild nausea or changes in digestion are common when the dose goes up, and they often ease with time and small adjustments.
Progress is different for everyone, so we track more than the scale: body composition, energy, sleep and how you feel.
Tirzepatide is not recommended for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people who have had certain pancreas or gallbladder problems. Our Nurse Practitioner reviews this with you before any prescription.
| Tirzepatide | Semaglutide | |
|---|---|---|
| Hormone pathways | GIP and GLP-1 | GLP-1 |
| How it is taken | Injection once a week | Injection once a week (an oral form also exists) |
| How treatment starts | Low dose, increased gradually | Low dose, increased gradually |
| Common side effects | Nausea, constipation, diarrhea | Nausea, constipation, diarrhea |
| Which one is right for me? | Decided at your evaluation | Decided at your evaluation |
At Homa Institute, membership plans start at $149.90 per month, with a one-time $100 enrollment fee and a 6-month minimum. The medication itself is billed separately and depends on your dose. We confirm the full cost at your evaluation, before you start.
Brand-name tirzepatide products are FDA-approved for specific uses. Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved. Our Nurse Practitioner explains which form your prescription is and answers your questions before you start.
Results vary a lot from person to person, so we do not promise a number. What we do promise is close follow-up, so your plan is adjusted to how your body actually responds.
Yes. Bring your history, your current dose and any recent labs. Our Nurse Practitioner reviews everything and decides the safest way to continue.
Our clinic is at 5979 Vineland Rd, Suite 214, in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, a short drive from Kissimmee, Windermere, Winter Garden and MetroWest. Many follow-ups happen by telehealth and WhatsApp.
It depends on your goals and how you respond. Some patients use it for several months, others longer. Your Nurse Practitioner plans any dose change or next step with you.
Our clinic is on Vineland Road in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando, a few minutes from I-4, Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road.
Homa InstitutePatients come to us from: Dr. Phillips, Bay Hill, Sand Lake, Windermere, Kissimmee, Winter Garden, MetroWest, Lake Buena Vista, Celebration, Winter Park, Lake Nona.
Care in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Send us a message and we will help you book your evaluation.
Individual results vary. Treatment is prescribed only after an evaluation, when clinically appropriate. All programs are supervised by our Nurse Practitioner.
