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- Medications10 min read
How Much Does Mounjaro Cost?
Learn what Mounjaro can cost with or without insurance, how savings cards work, why Zepbound may matter for weight loss, and how to compare GLP-1 options safely.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Guides6 min read
Should You Split Your Weekly Tirzepatide Into Two Smaller Shots?
Tirzepatide is studied as a once-weekly injection. Learn why splitting a dose into two shots is not a self-directed approach and what to ask your prescriber instead.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Medications9 min read
Zepbound Dose Schedule: The Week-by-Week Guide
See the standard Zepbound dose schedule, including weekly doses, missed-dose rules, when increases happen, and when to ask a clinician.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Medications9 min read
Mounjaro vs. Zepbound: What's the Difference?
Compare Mounjaro vs. Zepbound by approved use, dosing, weight loss, cost, side effects, and switching questions before you talk to a clinician.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Guides9 min read
What Happens When You Stop Taking a GLP-1? Weight Regain, Hunger Return, and How to Plan the Transition
Learn what usually changes after stopping a GLP-1, how weight and hunger can rebound, whether tapering helps, and what to discuss with a prescriber.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Guides9 min read
Can My Doctor Prescribe GLP-1 for Weight Loss? Why Some Still Hesitate
Yes, many doctors can prescribe GLP-1s for weight loss. Learn who usually can, why some still hesitate, and what a good evaluation should cover.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Medications9 min read
What Is GLP-1? The Hormone, the Medications, and What People Usually Mean
Learn what GLP-1 stands for, how the hormone works, which medications count as GLP-1 drugs, and the main uses, side effects, and safety questions.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Medications10 min read
Foundayo Explained: What the New GLP-1 Pill Is, How It's Different, and How Patients Can Get It
Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss. Learn how it compares with Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound, plus cost and access.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Conditions< 5 min read
Why Lisinopril Causes That Dry, Annoying Cough
Lisinopril often causes a dry cough by raising bradykinin in the airways, not by damaging your lungs. The usual fix is switching to an ARB like losartan.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Conditions< 5 min read
5 Thyroid Pearls From an ER Doctor
An ER doctor's five thyroid medication lessons: stopping, timing, biotin, 'natural' alternatives, and losing access.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Conditions< 5 min read
Why Your Ankles Started Swelling After Starting Amlodipine
Amlodipine ankle swelling is from blood-vessel dilation, not fluid retention. Compression won't help. A dose change or alternative medication usually fixes it.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Conditions< 5 min read
Why You Feel Worse After Stopping Omeprazole
Stopping omeprazole can trigger rebound acid that mimics worsening reflux for a few weeks. A clinician can sort out whether you need a taper or a refill.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Conditions< 5 min read
My Cholesterol Is Normal Now. Do I Still Need the Statin?
Normal cholesterol on a statin usually means the drug is doing its job, not that you're cured. A clinician can sort out whether stopping makes sense.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Conditions< 5 min read
Do I Need to Take Levothyroxine Forever?
Levothyroxine is usually long-term because it replaces thyroid hormone your body can't make. A clinician can help you confirm whether you still need it.
By Kevin Brandstetter, M.D., Founding Clinical Partner
- Company15 min read
The Key to Universal Infinite Healthcare
Healthcare is a credence good, and AI is breaking the information asymmetry behind healthcare admin bloat. Here's Temi's playbook for what comes next.
By Joshua Dong, CEO