Medications
There are multiple types of medications to assist with weight loss.
Medications
Dr Somerset can prescribe medications to be used with diet and exercise or with bariatric surgery.
How do medications work?
GLP-1 Agonists – These types of medications include Ozempic. Though Ozempic is used for diabetes, the other medications in this class are used for obesity. They slow your stomach down and decrease hunger.
Lipase Inhibitors – These medications decrease the amount of fat your body absorbs through food.
Sympathomimetics – These types of medications include phentermine and decrease your appetite.
Phentermine/Topiramate – These medications work with neurotransmitters to decrease hunger.
Naltrexone/Bupropion – These medications work in the central nervous system and reduce food cravings.
All medications have side effects and the right medication for you must be chosen based on your health, age, BMI, safety profile, and other factors.
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