Had Difficulty Losing Weight?
If you have struggled with diets in the past and felt deprived, you may be a good candidate for FDA-approved prescription weight loss medications that can be a game changer. These medications can help decrease hunger and cravings, making it easier to reach and maintain a healthier weight without the need for bariatric surgery. Some of the medications available include Wegovy (semaglutide), Ozempic (semaglutide), and Mounjaro (tirzepatide).
Prescription weight loss medicines are typically used by individuals with a BMI of 30 or greater, or a BMI of 27 or more with a related disease or condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
FDA-approved effective prescription weight loss medications
Wegovy (semaglutide)
Ozempic (semaglutide)
Zepbound/ Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
Had Difficulty Losing Weight?
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Rybelsus can help you lose weight and maintain it over the long term. These medications work by slowing down stomach emptying, making you feel full with less food. This helps you consume fewer calories without feeling deprived. Additionally, GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, signal to your brain when you're full, and decrease cravings, allowing you to make healthier food choices that support your weight loss goals.
Semiglutide: ( Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus)
It helps control your hunger and reduce appetite, potentially causing side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, and headaches.
Mounjaro/zepbound : (tirzepatide)
Mounjaro is focusing on two hunger hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1. Tirzepatide has shown an impressive average weight loss of 22.5%. Similar to other GLP-1 medications, Mounjaro's tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication that helps regulate blood sugar levels and may aid in weight loss. What sets tirzepatide apart is its ability to also target GIP receptors. GIP hormones are responsible for insulin release after eating, but they also stimulate glucagon secretion when blood sugar levels drop. By controlling these processes, tirzepatide can potentially enhance weight loss beyond what GLP-1 medications can achieve on their own.