Losing weight is worthy of your attention. It helps decrease the risk of the most common conditions that hurt us in today’s day-and-age (such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and coronary heart disease), but practically speaking treatment of any overweight status gives you a longer, healthier, and physically independent life.

Medications are available to assist in your weight loss goals – with the newest round of medications (GLP1 Based-Medications) being a clear revolutionary upgrade compared to prior offerings (like an iphone compared to an ipod!). Patients considering asking a doctor for weight-loss medications should keep the following points in mind:

• Diet & Exercise – patients should have a diet and exercise plan already in place. These medication “tools” enhance your weight loss goals, but does not replace your own efforts.
• Behavior – more difficult one to reflect on and a good topic to discuss with your doctor. Some things to reflect on include, (1) how can I incorporate positive lifestyle goals goals into my normal routine; and (2) is there anything else that “triggers” me to be unhealthy?

Medication Options Available:

• (GLP1) Glucagon-like peptide-1 medications, with semaglutide being the more affordable option and tirzepatide being the most effective in weight-loss.
• Prior-Generation Medications that shouldn’t be ruled-out if you have other conditions:
•      phentermine-topiramate     
•      Naltrexone-bupropion

Options to Obtain Weight-Loss Medications

• Option (1) Prescribe it and see if insurance will cover the medication. We typically start Option (1) first as it’s the only way to reveal the insurance policy for this medication. This also comes with many rounds of paperwork which our office will complete in a timely manner on your behalf. Outcomes may include an (a) immediate approval, (b) various steps we need to achieve together prior to approval, or (c) denial. 
• Option (2) Purchase the medication directly from our clinic. We mainly offer Option (2) for patients who desire weight-loss medications but are having difficulties with getting the coverage. Please click on the link below if you are interested in purchasing medications from our clinic.