Zepbound (Tirzepatide) in Austin, TX | Online Prescribing | TeleSlim Clinic
Zepbound (Tirzepatide) in Austin, TX: Online Prescribing by a Texas-Licensed Physician
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is an FDA-approved prescription medicine for chronic weight management, given as a once-weekly injection (a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist). Through TeleSlim Clinic, adults in Austin and across the Austin metro area and Central Texas can see a Texas-licensed, board-certified physician by video to learn whether Zepbound is appropriate for them. No clinic drive is needed.
At a glance
- Form: a once-weekly injection (a GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist)
- Who it is for: Adults 18+ with obesity (BMI 30+), or BMI 27+ with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes, used with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity. It is also approved for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity.
- Typical dosing: Treatment starts at 2.5 mg once weekly for 4 weeks, then increases in 2.5 mg steps about every 4 weeks as tolerated. Maintenance doses are 5, 10 or 15 mg weekly.
- Your physician: Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, licensed in Texas
- Visit cost: $99 initial consultation, then $99 per month for physician follow-up
How Zepbound care works with TeleSlim Clinic in Austin
- Book a video visit. Complete a short health history, then meet Dr. Alatassi from home.
- Get a medical evaluation. She reviews your history, current medicines and goals to decide whether Zepbound or another option fits.
- Prescription to your pharmacy. If a medication is appropriate, your prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose, such as H-E-B, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart or Costco. TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication and does not offer compounded GLP-1 medications.
- Follow up monthly. Dose changes, side effect management, nutrition and activity guidance continue through monthly visits.
What Zepbound costs without insurance
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay: $99 for the first consultation and $99 per month for follow-up, with lower per-month rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans (see our cost guide for Austin). The medication itself is a separate cost paid at the pharmacy or through manufacturer programs. Cash prices for weight-loss medications typically run about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose, and they change over time, so ask your pharmacy for the current price. We can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement; reimbursement is not guaranteed. Read more about insurance and weight loss medication in Austin.
Important safety information
Boxed warning: Tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents. It is not known whether Zepbound causes thyroid tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in people. Do not use Zepbound if you or a family member has had MTC or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or if you are allergic to tirzepatide.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain and injection-site reactions. Serious risks can include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar when used with certain diabetes medicines, kidney problems from dehydration, and allergic reactions. Zepbound may make oral birth control pills less effective, and it is not for use in pregnancy. Results vary from person to person. Please read the full Zepbound prescribing information and discuss your own risks with your physician.
Compare your options
Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide) are both weekly injections. Your physician can explain which may suit your health history, goals and budget. See all options on our weight loss medications in Austin page.
Zepbound questions from Austin patients
Can I get a Zepbound prescription online in Texas?
If a Texas-licensed physician determines Zepbound is medically appropriate after a video visit, a prescription can be sent to your pharmacy. Not everyone qualifies.
Does TeleSlim Clinic sell Zepbound?
No. We do not dispense medication. Your prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose.
Do you offer compounded versions?
No. TeleSlim Clinic prescribes FDA-approved medications only.
Is Zepbound the same as Mounjaro?
Both contain tirzepatide. Zepbound is FDA-approved for weight management and sleep apnea; Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes. Your physician chooses the medicine that matches your diagnosis and the approved use.
Will insurance cover it?
TeleSlim Clinic does not bill insurance. Medication coverage depends on your plan and pharmacy benefit, so check with your insurer. We can provide a superbill for the visit fee.
Meet your physician
Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP is Chief Medical Officer of TeleSlim Clinic. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is licensed to practice in Texas. All TeleSlim Clinic visits are conducted by video with a board-certified physician.
Request your free consultation to see whether TeleSlim Clinic is a fit for you in Austin.
Looking for a full overview? Read about an online weight loss doctor in Austin.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. Individual results vary.
