Recommended for patients with sensitive stomachs or patients experiencing side effects with the first two doses.
Weeks | Dose |
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1 – 4 | 10 syringe units (0.25 mg), subcutaneously once per week |
5 – 8 | 20 syringe units (0.5 mg), subcutaneously once per week |
9 – 12 | 30 syringe units (0.75 mg), subcutaneously once per week |
13 – 16 | 40 syringe units (1.0 mg), subcutaneously once per week |
17 + | Increase by 10 syringe units (0.25 mg) every 2 weeks to a maximum dose of 100 syringe units (2.5 mg) |
Recommended for patients who have no changes in appetite and not experiencing side effects with the first two doses.
Weeks | Dose |
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1 & 2 | 10 syringe units (0.25 mg), subcutaneously once per week |
3 + | Inject 20 syringe units (0.5mg); may continue to increase by 10 units each week as needed to a max of 100 units (2.5mg) |
Family Nurse Practitioner Nina Zabalza leverages her experience in primary care and emergency medicine to deliver an unprecedented level of care that is tailored to each client’s individual needs.
In addition to helping adults and adolescents with weight loss she is also experienced in aesthetics. She serves at the medical director to other nurse injectors throughout the Valley – maintaining high expectations and quality of care. Nina is licensed to prescribe in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
Nina is from Gilbert, AZ and resides in Chandler with her longtime partner Jarret and dog Piglet. She has a twin sister, Tina, who you may also engage with who helps her run the day to day.