Prescription Medications

We recommend healthy eating, physical activity, and behavioral modifications be included in every weight loss management plan. However, we understand that many people continue to struggle with their weight loss, in spite of these lifestyle changes. Therefore, as an adjunctive treatment we utilize medications to help you achieve your weight loss goals.

Prescription weight loss medications are targeted to support:

Appetite and Mood Centers of the Brain
Metabolic Rate
Satiety and Healthy Glycemic Control
Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism
Thermogenesis and Energy Expenditure

Phentermine, Diethylpropion, Benzphetamine, Phendimetrazine

Stimulants are prescription medications used with a reduced-calorie or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese adults to help control appetite. It decreases the appetite and increases the feeling of fullness.

Topiramate (Topamax)

Topiramate is used as an "off-label" treatment for weight loss. It is often prescribed to control "carb cravings". In studies, some patients noticed when taking 100 mg - 200 mg of topiramate daily they had a weight loss of 15 - 20% of body weight. One common side effect of topiramate is changes in sensation of taste due to reduction in saliva. This change in taste buds often changes the taste of pleasurable foods, thus resulting in weight loss.

Phentermine and topiramate (Qsymia)

Phentermine and topiramate combination is used together with a reduced-calorie or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese adults to help reduce carb cravings and control appetite.

Saxenda (liraglutide)

Saxenda is a prescription injection used with a reduced-calorie or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese adults and can be used long-term to help keep the weight from returning. Saxenda mimics your body's natural appetite hormone, resulting in less calorie and carbohydrate consumption and weight loss.

Wellbutrin (bupropion)

Wellbutrin is prescription medication used with a reduced-calorie or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is used to treat obesity in patients that may also be experiencing depression and control cravings. It is also used as part of a support program to help people stop smoking.

Contrave (bupropion hydrochloride/naltrexone hydrochloride)

Contrave is a prescription medication used with a reduced-calorie or carbohydrate diet and proper exercise to help you lose weight. It is prescribed for overweight and obese adults to reduce hunger and help control cravings.

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