Medical Weight Loss In Bastrop, TX
Medical Weight Loss
Phentermine/Topiramate & Semaglutide
Phentermine/Topiramate is a combination medication consisting of phentermine and topiramate and is sold under the brand name Ozempic. It is commonly used to treat obesity, especially in individuals with health problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
Benefits
- Weight Loss: Phentermine works as an appetite suppressant and topiramate acts as an anticonvulsant, effectively inhibiting your appetite and making you eat less, which results in successful weight loss.
- Improved Health Indicators: By contributing to weight loss, this drug can help improve the markers of metabolic conditions, such as improving blood sugar control in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Semaglutide
Semaglutide, sold under the brand name Ozempic (injections for type 2 diabetes) or Wegovy (for weight management) is a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and for weight loss in obese or overweight adults
- Regulation of Blood Sugar Levels: Semaglutide works by mimicking a hormone in the body (GLP-1) that helps control blood sugar levels, insulin levels, digestion, and appetite.
- Cardiovascular Health: It also has benefits related to reducing cardiovascular risk for type 2 diabetes patients.
- Weight Management: As a GLP-1 receptor agonist, semaglutide delays gastric emptying and reduces appetite, therefore assisting with significant weight loss in obese or overweight patients. Semaglutide has been shown in studies to produce better weight loss outcomes compared to other treatments.
It’s critical to note that these medicines should be used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Side effects should also be duly considered, and only a qualified healthcare provider can ultimately decide if these medications are suitable, based on an individual’s health history and current health condition.
