Medical Weight Loss Services
Take the first step toward a revitalized lifestyle by exploring the benefits and features of each weight loss solution. Whether you're curious about the mechanisms behind these medications or seeking more information on their potential impact, our comprehensive resources are here to empower you with knowledge.
Explore Your Options
Begin a quest for a healthier version of yourself by exploring our medical weight-loss solutions more thoroughly. Discover a range of options tailored to meet your specific needs, including GLP1 medications such as:
How Tirzepatide works:
Zepbound is the brand name Tirzepatide, FDA-approved for weight loss in adults with obesity or those who are overweight and have weight-related health conditions.
Tirzepatide, the first dual-action medication, mimics the naturally occurring hormones in the body GLP-1 and GIP to regulate metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite. This helps you feel full faster and longer, supporting weight loss.
Effectiveness: Zepbound (tirzepatide) demonstrated impressive weight reduction in the SURMOUNT-1 trial, with participants experiencing an average weight loss of 20% of their initial body weight after 72 weeks of treatment.
Administration: Zepbound is given weekly with a prefilled pen, injected into your stomach, thigh, or arm using a tiny needle for maximum comfort. The dosage starts low and increases gradually to minimize side effects.
Safety and Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, indigestion, injection site reactions, fatigue, allergic reactions, belching, hair loss, and heartburn. These are usually temporary and lessen over time. Rare but serious side effects can include pancreatitis, thyroid tumors, gallbladder disease, severe allergic reactions, severe gastrointestinal issues, low blood sugar, diabetic retinopathy complications, kidney injury, and suicidal thoughts. It may also reduce birth control effectiveness. Your Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss provider will monitor and manage any side effects.
How Semaglutide works:
Wegovy is an FDA-approved brand name for semaglutide, prescribed for weight management to help individuals with obesity or those who are overweight and have weight-related health conditions lose excess body weight and maintain it. Wegovy works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone in the body called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps regulate metabolism, blood sugar, and appetite.
Administration: Wegovy comes as a liquid in a prefilled pen and is injected weekly into your stomach, thigh, or arm using a tiny needle for maximum comfort. The dosage starts low and increases gradually to minimize side effects.
Effectiveness: STEP-I trial and clinical studies have shown that participants using Wegovy experienced an average weight loss of 15% of their initial body weight within 68 weeks of treatment.
Safety and Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These side effects are often temporary and tend to diminish as the body adjusts to the medication. Rare but serious side effects include pancreatitis and potential thyroid tumors. These are not all the possible side effects. Your Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss provider will work with you to monitor for and manage any side effects.
How Liraglutide works:
Saxenda, an FDA-approved brand for liraglutide, helps with weight management by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone. It regulates blood sugar, slows stomach emptying, and controls hunger and cravings, leading to reduced calorie intake and weight loss.
Administration: Saxenda is a liquid in a prefilled pen with multiple doses. It is injected daily under the skin of your stomach, thigh, or arm using a separate, tiny, comfortable needle. The dosage starts low and increases gradually to reduce side effects and improve tolerability.
Effectiveness: SCALE trial participants taking a daily dose of liraglutide experienced an average weight loss of 8-10% of their initial body weight within 56 weeks.
Safety and Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These side effects are often temporary and tend to diminish as the body adjusts to the medication. Rare but serious side effects include pancreatitis and potential thyroid tumors. These are not all the possible side effects. Your Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss provider will work with you to monitor for and manage any side effects.
Other medication options:
How Bupropion/Naltrexone works:
Contrave is an FDA-approved oral weight loss medication that combines bupropion and naltrexone. Together, bupropion and naltrexone help control hunger, reduce appetite, and diminish food cravings, aiding in weight loss for adults with obesity or those who are overweight and have weight-related health conditions.
Effectiveness: COR-I Trial has shown that participants using Contrave lost 5-7% of their initial body weight after a year of taking it.
Administration: Contrave comes as an oral pill taken once or twice a day. The dosage starts low and increases gradually to minimize side effects.
Safety and Side Effects: Most common side effects nausea, constipation, headache, insomnia, and dizziness. These are not all the possible side effects. Tell your Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss provider of any other medications you are taking to help determine the most suitable treatment option for your needs and goals.
How Metformin works:
Metformin is an FDA-approved oral medication for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and is widely used off-label for weight management. Metformin helps reduce the amount of sugar released into the bloodstream and enhances the body’s response to insulin by making cells more effective at using glucose. This improved insulin sensitivity benefits overall metabolic health by improving insulin resistance over time, a key contributor to weight gain.
Effectiveness:
Metformin can be beneficial for individuals with obesity or overweight, and with weight-related conditions such as insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, or PCOS. Evidence shows that people taking Metformin may experience an average weight loss of 2-5% of their initial body weight over a year.
Administration: Metformin is taken by mouth once or twice a day. The dosage is adjusted gradually to minimize side effects.
Safety and Side Effects: The most common side effects are gastrointestinal—diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. These are less frequent when taken with meal and taken as an extended-release formulation. Tell your Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss provider if you have been diagnosed with kidney disease or abnormal kidney function.
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**Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss medications are clinically proven to help you reach and maintain your long-term weight goals. As with any medication, individual responses may vary, and weight loss can be influenced by various factors including diet, exercise, dosage, and adherence to the medication. Combining medication with lifestyle changes can enhance weight loss outcomes and improve overall metabolic health. Discuss your treatment options with your Prime Metabolic Wellness and Weight Loss provider to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your needs.
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