Medications
Medications
Medication can be used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program to assist individuals in achieving their weight loss goals. There are different types of weight loss medications available, and each works in a different way to help with weight management.
Semaglutide (Wegovy)
Semaglutide (Wegovy) is the first once-weekly medication in its class that’s FDA-approved to help with chronic weight management. It works best when used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise.
The largest clinical trial showed that adults taking semaglutide lost an average of almost 15% of their initial body weight.
Saxenda (Liraglutide)
Saxenda is the brand name for the GLP-1 medication Liraglutide. It was FDA-approved in 2014 for weight loss.
In a 56-week study, 63.2% of patients taking Saxenda lost at least 5% of their body weight (compared with 27.1% in the placebo group who did the same).
Find out if you are eligible for medication here:
*takes you to Medical History Form, HIPPA form, Consent for Treatment followed by option to schedule free consultation upon completion of above forms.
Metformin
Metformin is a generic medication that is FDA-approved for type II diabetes but sometimes used off-label for weight loss. It is generally more affordable for patients without insurance coverage. The cost of Metformin is included in your Sequence membership.