Affordable GLP-1/GIP Weight Loss with Semaglutide & Tirzepatide in Cedar City, Utah
Serving the Iron County, including Enoch Parowan, Brian Head, & New Harmony • Clinics also in St. George & Salt Lake City
Physician-guided GLP-1/GIP treatment with results up to 21% weight loss*
Ozempic® (semaglutide) & Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) prescriptions available
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide for those needing customized dosing**
In-person visit in Cedar City or virtual care anywhere in Utah with Dr. Silva
Fast, FREE delivery statewide Utah
* Based on the Tirzepatide SURMOUNT-1 Clinical Trial published in the NEJM, 2022. Compounded formulations may not have the same evidence base.
** Compounded GLP-1/GIP formulations are not FDA approved. They are prescribed individually and filled by a licensed U.S. compounding pharmacy with appropriate quality documentation.
Semaglutide (GLP-1) & Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) FAQ's*
*Educational Disclosure
The educational information on this page is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical trial data from FDA-approved semaglutide and tirzepatide products (such as Wegovy®, Ozempic®, Zepbound®, and Mounjaro®).
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide formulations are not FDA-approved and do not have the same clinical trial data as FDA-approved products. When compounded medications are prescribed, they are used based on individualized medical judgment and patient-specific considerations.
This content is provided for educational purposes and does not guarantee outcomes or replace personalized medical evaluation.
What Is Potere Health MD?
🎥 In this video... we explain what makes Potere Health MD different — and how physician-guided weight loss provides safer, more effective results than generic online programs.
Full Video Narration: What Is Potere Health MD? Evidence-Based Weight-Loss Care for Cedar City & Iron County Potere Health MD was built to bring Iron County residents a higher standard of medical weight-loss care — something between costly med spas and low-accountability online programs. Our mission is to provide affordable, physician-guided treatment without compromising safety or scientific rigor. “Potere” means power — and we believe patients are most powerful when armed with clear, evidence-based medical guidance. At our Cedar City clinic, Dr. Joshua Silva, MD, uses proven research and clinical expertise to craft individualized treatment plans for each patient. Our Cedar City location serves patients throughout Enoch, Parowan, Brian Head, New Harmony, and the wider Iron County area, with the same high-quality care available through telehealth anywhere in Utah. Starting your journey is straightforward: 1) Schedule a free virtual or in-clinic visit with Dr. Silva. 2) Complete a brief intake so we understand your goals and health history. 3) Meet with Dr. Silva to create a safe, tailored treatment plan based on research. 4) Receive your medication immediately at our Cedar City office or have it delivered statewide at no cost. 5) Stay connected with continuous support and physician-guided dose adjustments. At Potere Health MD, you gain a partner in long-term weight management — offering science-driven treatment, supportive care, and the tools you need for sustainable success. Visit PotereHealthMD.com to schedule your free consultation in Cedar City.
At Potere Health MD in Cedar City, Dr. Joshua Silva, MD, oversees all semaglutide (GLP-1) and tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) treatment plans, ensuring safe, individualized dosing backed by medical evidence. Whether in person or via telehealth, patients throughout Iron County, Enoch, Parowan, and New Harmony receive the ease of an online program combined with direct physician care.
Why Weight Loss Is So Hard – And Why Most Diets Fail Without Medical Support
🎥 In this video... we explain the biology that makes weight loss so frustrating and how treatments helps you overcome these challenges.
Full Video Narration: Why Weight Loss Is So Hard — The Biology Behind It in Cedar City & Iron County In Cedar City and nearby communities like Enoch, Parowan, Brian Head, and Paragonah, many people work extremely hard to lose weight but feel frustrated by slow progress. The reason lies in human biology. Our bodies were designed to survive scarcity — to crave high-calorie foods, overeat when possible, and store extra energy as fat. Today, those instincts persist in communities across Iron County and surrounding areas such as New Harmony, Beaver, and Duck Creek Village, where modern life makes food abundant and movement optional. Patients often say, “But I don’t eat that much.” Yet research shows most people genuinely underestimate their calorie intake. One influential New England Journal of Medicine study found that participants who believed their weight was due to slow metabolism underreported calories by 47%, despite having normal metabolic and hormonal function. This is where medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide become powerful tools. They mimic natural hormones that help regulate appetite, reduce cravings, and quiet food noise — making it easier to stay in a calorie deficit without constant struggle. Clinical trials reveal average weight loss of 15–21%, far more than what most people achieve with diet and exercise alone. And biology isn’t always fair — in just a minute, you can consume more calories than you'd burn in an hour of intense exercise. At Potere Health MD in Cedar City, we help patients across Enoch, Parowan, Beaver, Paragonah, and Duck Creek take back control with research-backed medications and true physician oversight.
For many people in Cedar City and the surrounding communities, weight loss is challenging because metabolism, hormones, and appetite signaling actively resist calorie restriction. Increased hunger, reduced fullness, stronger cravings, and slowed metabolism are normal responses to calorie restriction that make long-term weight loss extremely difficult without medical support.
🔗 Read the full explanation of the challenges of weight loss in our detailed article.
Why Weight Loss Matters — The Real Health Risks of Obesity
🎥 In this video... we break down how weight loss improves total-body health.
Full Video Narration: Why Weight Loss Matters — Cedar City, Iron County & Surrounding Areas Reaching a healthy weight is about preventing disease, not just changing appearance. In Cedar City, Enoch, and surrounding Iron County communities like Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head, and New Harmony, excess weight increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and joint problems. Obesity also raises the risk of several cancers — including colorectal, kidney, liver, pancreatic, endometrial, ovarian, and post-menopausal breast cancers. The good news: even a modest amount of weight loss reverses many of these risks. Patients from throughout the region — including those who travel from Beaver and Duck Creek Village — often notice significant improvements in blood pressure, energy levels, sleep, and overall mobility as weight begins to decline. These improvements represent measurable changes in health, not just appearance. At Potere Health MD in Cedar City, evidence-based medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide help many patients reach 15–21% total body weight reduction, with life-changing benefits to longevity and well-being.
Excess weight increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, sleep apnea, stroke, and certain cancers. Patients across Cedar City, Enoch, and Brian Head see significant improvements in inflammation, metabolic health, and long-term disease risk with even modest, medically supervised weight loss.
🔗 Explore the medical benefits of healthy weight reduction.
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide — Which Is Right for You?
🎥 In this video... we compare the medications and explain the benefits of each.
Full Video Narration: Semaglutide or Tirzepatide? Choosing the Right Medication — Cedar City & Iron County Patients in Cedar City and Iron County frequently ask whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is the better choice for weight loss. Both medications are highly effective, but their mechanisms differ in meaningful ways. Semaglutide acts like GLP-1, a hormone that signals fullness, slows stomach emptying, and improves insulin activity. It helps reduce cravings and makes it easier to eat smaller portions. Tirzepatide mimics both GIP and GLP-1, giving it a dual mechanism that enhances appetite regulation beyond what semaglutide alone can accomplish. This often leads to greater weight reduction. Evidence from clinical trials shows: Semaglutide produces about 15% total body-weight loss Tirzepatide averages around 21%, representing a substantial clinical advantage Both medications can cause mild gastrointestinal effects, but many patients find tirzepatide more comfortable, with fewer or gentler symptoms. Which one should you choose? Tirzepatide delivers the strongest overall results with generally improved tolerability Semaglutide is a proven, budget-friendly option that works exceptionally well under physician oversight At Potere Health MD in Cedar City, we guide patients from Enoch, Parowan, Brian Head, and New Harmony in selecting the medication that best fits their goals, health background, and comfort level.
Patients in Cedar City often ask about the differences between semaglutide (GLP-1) and tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP). Both reduce appetite, quiet food noise, and support meaningful weight loss. Tirzepatide commonly leads to greater reductions in weight, while semaglutide may be more affordable for individuals. The best medication depends on your goals, medical history, and response during treatment.
Managing Side Effects of Semaglutide & Tirzepatide
🎥 In this video... we explain how to prevent, reduce, and manage GLP-1/GIP side effects safe.
Full Video Narration: Side Effects & How We Manage Them — Cedar City, Iron County & Surrounding Areas Semaglutide and tirzepatide are powerful tools for weight loss, but like any medication, they can cause side effects. At Potere Health MD in Cedar City, we guide patients throughout Iron County — including Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head, and New Harmony — and even those traveling from Beaver or Duck Creek Village who seek physician-supervised care. You’re never expected to manage symptoms alone. Dr. Silva monitors your response, adjusts your dosage, and intervenes when needed to ensure your treatment is both effective and tolerable. Weight loss should never come at the expense of feeling too unwell to eat or stay active. Common side effects include nausea, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and occasionally fatigue. These are usually short-lived and related to dose escalation. Two simple strategies significantly reduce discomfort: Don’t skip meals. Long fasting periods increase nausea. Avoid large, high-fat meals. Smaller meals help the stomach empty more comfortably. At our Cedar City clinic, dosing is personalized. We titrate slowly, based on how your body responds. If symptoms persist, Dr. Silva may divide your weekly dose into two injections, which deliver the same medication more gently and often reduce GI symptoms. Additional therapies may be suggested when appropriate. Most side effects improve over time — and almost everyone finds a regimen that works with proper medical supervision. That’s the value of individualized, physician-directed care at Potere Health MD in Cedar City.
GLP-1/GIP medications are highly effective but can cause temporary, dose-related symptoms such as nausea, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, or fatigue. At our Cedar City clinic, we use slow titration, individualized dosing, and evidence-based lifestyle adjustments to help you tolerate treatment comfortably. You should never feel too sick to eat or function.
🔗 Read our complete guide to side-effect management.
Do Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Muscle Loss? Here’s What the Science Actually Shows
🎥 In this video... we explain how to protect muscle and why lean-mass percentage often improves during treatment.
Full Video Narration: Does GLP-1/GIP Therapy Cause Muscle Loss? What Patients in Cedar City & Iron County Should Understand In Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head, and nearby areas like New Harmony, Beaver, and Duck Creek Village, many patients ask whether semaglutide or tirzepatide causes muscle loss. The science gives a clear, reassuring answer. Any weight-loss method — whether diet, exercise, or GLP-1 medication — leads to reductions in both fat and lean tissue. This is not “muscle wasting.” It is adaptive remodeling, your body’s healthy process of recalibrating to a lighter frame. Your muscles adapt to the work they’re asked to do. When you weigh more, your muscles strengthen to support that load. As weight falls, your body conserves energy by adjusting muscle mass accordingly. This is normal, efficient biology. Studies show that with semaglutide and tirzepatide, roughly 70% of weight lost is fat and 30% is lean tissue, mirroring the ratios seen with traditional weight loss. And because far more fat than muscle is lost, your body’s percentage of lean mass improves. Why does any lean loss occur? Muscle requires significantly more energy to maintain than fat. During calorie reduction, the body protects energy stores by reducing unneeded muscle — unless you send the message that the muscle is essential. That message comes from resistance training. Two or three strength sessions weekly help preserve lean mass and improve fat-loss efficiency. Protein intake is also vital. Aiming for 0.5–1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day (usually 25–40 grams per meal) helps maintain muscle during weight loss. If calories or protein are too low, the body may break down muscle for fuel — a process seen across all dieting methods, not just medication therapy. So do GLP-1/GIP medications cause muscle loss? Not on their own. With appropriate nutrition and resistance training, patients across Iron County and surrounding regions maintain healthy lean mass while losing meaningful amounts of fat.
GLP-1/GIP medications do not damage muscle tissue. Some lean mass naturally decreases during weight loss, but with adequate protein intake and 2–3 weekly strength-training sessions, patients in Cedar City and Iron County maintain muscle while significantly improving body composition.
🔗 Read the full science behind muscle changes during weight loss.
Does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Hair Loss?
🎥 In this video... we explain what you can do to support health hair during GLP-1/GIP therapy and why shedding occurs in some people.
Full Video Narration: Does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Hair Loss? What Cedar City & Iron County Should Understand In Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head, and nearby areas like New Harmony, Beaver, and Duck Creek Village, many patients worry that semaglutide or tirzepatide may lead to hair loss. Fortunately, the answer is no — GLP-1 medications do not damage hair follicles. If hair thinning happens, it’s typically due to telogen effluvium, a normal but temporary shedding process triggered by major stressors such as rapid weight loss. When weight drops quickly, the body sometimes shifts resources away from hair production, causing 25–50% of hairs to enter the shedding phase. Even though shedding may look alarming, the hair follicles remain intact and regrowth occurs naturally once the body stabilizes. To protect hair during treatment, aim for slow, well-nourished weight loss. Consuming adequate lean protein and maintaining iron, zinc, vitamin D, and essential fatty acid levels helps support healthy hair growth. And despite popular claims, biotin supplementation rarely makes a difference unless a deficiency exists. At Potere Health MD in Cedar City, we provide physician-guided treatment plans that emphasize sustainable weight loss and whole-body wellness. Patients across Iron County — and even those traveling from Beaver and Duck Creek Village — receive medical support that protects their health, confidence, and hair.
These medications do not injure hair follicles. When shedding occurs, it is typically due to Telogen Effluvium, a temporary shift triggered by rapid weight loss, stress, or nutrient changes. With steady progress, balanced nutrition, and adequate protein, most patients avoid hair shedding — and regrowth is expected if it occurs.
🔗 Learn more in our full article on GLP-1/GIP therapy and hair shedding.
Benefits of GLP-1/GIP Medications Beyond Weight Loss
🎥 In this video... we look into the whole-body benefits of GLP-1/GIP therapy.
Full Video Narration: Beyond Weight Loss — How GLP-1/GIP Medications Support Whole-Body Health in Cedar City & Iron County Across Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, Paragonah, Brian Head, and nearby communities like New Harmony, Beaver, and Duck Creek Village, many patients are surprised to learn that semaglutide and tirzepatide offer far more than weight-loss benefits. These medications act on GLP-1 and GIP receptors located throughout the body — including the pancreas, brain, heart, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys, and fat tissue — providing support to multiple organ systems. Beyond helping regulate appetite, GLP-1/GIP medications: Improve blood sugar stability, lower A1C, and enhance insulin sensitivity Reduce long-term risks associated with diabetes Support heart and vascular health by lowering cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure Demonstrate promising reductions in cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes Protect the liver by reducing fat accumulation and improving fatty liver disease Help decrease sleep apnea severity, improving sleep quality and daily function Slow kidney disease progression, preserving long-term kidney function Show emerging potential in reducing inflammation and supporting brain health, with early studies exploring cognitive benefits While weight loss is a major result, it is only part of the story. For individuals across Iron County and surrounding areas, GLP-1 and GIP medications promote healthier metabolism, stronger cardiovascular function, improved organ health, and enhanced overall well-being. These medications represent a profound advancement for people facing the medical complications of excess weight.
Semaglutide and tirzepatide do more than reduce appetite. Patients across Cedar City, Enoch, Parowan, and New Harmony experience improvements in blood sugar regulation, A1C, inflammation markers, cholesterol, blood pressure, liver health, sleep apnea symptoms, and long-term metabolic and cardiovascular wellness.
🔗 Explore the broader health effects of GLP-1/GIP medications.
🔗 Learn what “reduced inflammation” really means — and what it doesn’t
Testimonials
"Easy to schedule and see Dr. Silva. He was very knowledgeable about my medical history and encouraging about my prospects for improved health through weight loss."
L.L., 2/27/2024
"Dr. Silva took time to explain the role/side effects of using medication to assist with weight loss. He encouraged and helped me to formulate realistic weight loss goals. In addition, provided strategies to help me achieve those goals. Great experience!"
J.E.G., 12/14/2024
"This was one of the easiest visits to schedule. Dr. Silva is so nice and answered all my questions."
B.R., 5/5/2025
"Better sleep, knee pain is now nonexistent, more energy, and I think my skin looks better. I’m down 50 pounds!”
N.W., 8/12/2025
"Dr. Silva was very kind and thorough. His prices are amazing. I am glad I found him."
J.A., 5/21/2024
"Had a great virtual appointment with Dr. Silva today. The consultation was smooth, and he took time to explain everything clearly. I left feeling informed and confident. Highly recommend."
A.W., 1/22/2025
"Quick and easy."
M.W., 7/2/2025
"Saw acquaintances for first time since July. She didn't even recognize me until I started talking”
J.G., 11/12/2025
"Dr. Silva was very knowledgable, helpful, and very pleasant to talk with. He answered all my questions with confidence. Thank you Dr. Silva."
J.F., 7/18/2025
"Dr. Silva was very helpful and polite. He answered all of our questions in a professional manner and explained everything to us. He is a very nice man!"
N.W., 4/15/2025
"I had a great experience at my first appointment all my questions and concerns were answered and they were very good about making sure I was taken care of before I left the appointment. Love the office”
N.E., 7/11/2025
"I cannot express how grateful I am for how much Dr Silva and Anna helped me. It is because of their hard work and knowledge that helped me get prior authorization approval from my insurance company to FULLY cover Zepbound. ”
S.S., 12/28/2025