GLP-1 Semaglutide is a new FDA approved medication for weight loss.  This formulated long-term weight management medication, reduces your hungry allowing you to make more lasting changes to your eating habits.  Giving you more successful weight loss and with a higher ability to maintain your weight going forward.

This works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone that tells you that you’re full without the use of amphetamines. 

The gradually increased medication will get your body burning faster within days of starting.  You’ll start feeling different the second day.  Feeling that immediate reduction of hunger will give you the confidence of long-lasting weight reduction.

Weight loss is unique to the individual.  Let’s say you need to lose a smaller amount of weight, you can expect to slowly and consistently reduce your weight.  Patients with a higher body mass index will have a faster rate of weight loss.

Side effects with both medications are minimal compared to previously used amphetamines. The side effects tend to be mild gastric discomfort, like loose stool, in the first couple of weeks. Less than 5% of patients will have symptoms of nausea during the early stages of taking the medication. Other side effects are mild constipation. By starting the medication slowly the side effects of taking the medication are mild and the dosage will be adjusted based on the presence of the stated side effects.