Patient Empowerment & Clinical Dialogue

Doctor-Visit Question Builder

Preparing for an appointment with your physician or endocrinologist? Select your health area below to generate a customized, printable list of evidence-based questions to facilitate a safe, informed clinical discussion.

Step 1: Select Your Health Consultation Area
Clinical Conversation Guide

Questions for GLP-1 / GIP Prescription Incretins (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide)

Bring this checklist to your upcoming appointment. Your physician will review these questions in the context of your complete medical history, lab results, and current medications.

1

Am I an appropriate clinical candidate for a prescription GLP-1 or dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist based on my BMI, metabolic panels, and cardiovascular history?

2

Do I have any personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN 2), or pancreatitis that contraindicates treatment?

3

What baseline renal function (eGFR/creatinine) and lipid blood tests do you recommend before initiating therapy?

4

What is the recommended gradual titration schedule to minimize gastrointestinal adverse effects (such as nausea and reflux)?

5

What specific clinical signs of acute pancreatitis or gallbladder inflammation should prompt immediate medical attention?

6

If I am taking oral medications (such as oral contraceptives or blood pressure drugs), how will delayed gastric emptying impact their absorption?

Clinical Consultation Notice: This question builder is an educational aid designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient and their physician. Developed under our Medical Review Policy.