Medications Prescribed
Many different medications have been approved or are used off label for weight loss so there are many options available right now.
We take a full health history and tailor our medication choices to each specific patient, taking any other health conditions and side effect profiles into account.
We choose the medication, or combination of medications, which will work best for YOU.
We actively work with each patient’s insurance company to obtain the optimal prescription coverage so you get the best medication for the lowest price. We have many years of experience learning how to get the medications covered and which pharmacies have the best medication availability when there are medication shortages.
We monitor and adjust your medications regularly and have many years of experience in knowing the best ways to limit side effects.
Ozempic
(Semaglutide weekly injection)
Rybelsus
(Semaglutide daily oral pill)
Phentermine
Saxenda
(Liraglutide daily injection)
Trulicity
(Dulaglutide weekly injection)
Wellbutrin
Mounjaro
(Tirzepatide weekly injection)
Victoza
(Liraglutide weekly injection)
Qsymia
Wegovy
(Semaglutide weekly injection)
Topiramate
Contrave
Questions
Right now, glp-1s (wegovy, ozempic, mounjaro, saxenda, trulicity) are my first choice. However, they are not right for everyone and I have had lots of success with some of the other medications as well (phentermine, topiramate, qysmia, wellbutrin)
Some of the doses of the glp-1s are having shortages (Wegovy, Saxenda, Ozempic). I am working with multiple wonderful pharmaceutical representatives who are keeping me informed and letting me know which pharmacies are getting the medications in stock, so I can get them for my patients in a timely manner. However, even with their help, sometimes those medications aren’t available. I was running a successful weight loss clinic even before those medications were approved, so I know which other medications to use to help my patients during those shortages.
No – for 2 reasons — medication insurance coverage and your medical history.
Not every medication is appropriate for every person, based on their past medical history, other medical conditions, family history, etc. I will work with you to optimize the best medication regimen for your body.
Some insurances cover some medications and not others, or only cover certain medications after you’ve tried other medications first, etc. I will work with your insurance company to get the medications covered to the maximal amount.
Prescriptions are included but the actual price of the medications will be determined by your insurance coverage. I will work with you and your insurance company to try and get you the best coverage and lowest medication prices.