Prescription Weight Loss
For many men and women struggling with obesity, willpower isn’t sufficient for reaching and maintaining their desired weight. If this is true for you, prescription weight loss medication may be able to help. At TLC MedSpa in Houston, we’re proud to offer patients weight loss prescriptions as part of holistic medically supervised weight loss plans. We prescribe a range of leading weight-loss drugs that along with the dedicated partnership of our expert clinical team can help you reach your weight loss goals.
Prescription Medicine for Weight Loss at TLC MedSpa in Houston
Weight loss prescription medications work in a variety of ways. While some are taken orally, others are injected.1,2,3 Some drugs affect the brain and help you feel full while others can reduce food cravings or even change the way certain foods taste. At TLC MedSpa, we only prescribe pharmaceutical-grade weight loss drugs that have passed rigorous testing and are FDA-approved as effective and safe for long-term use. If you are interested in prescription weight loss, we invite you to learn more about the medications we offer below.
Insurance Approved Medications
| Oral | Injectable | |
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| Contrave Phentermine Qsymia |
Wegovy Saxenda |
Moujaro Ozempic Trulicity Victoza |
| FDA Approved for weight loss | NOT FDA Approved for weight loss | |
Typically approved for individuals with:
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No Insurance or Does Not Qualify
| Injectable |
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| Semaglutide/B12 |
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GLP-1 Antagonists
Wegovy™ (Semaglutide)
Wegovy is an FDA-approved weight-loss medication for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher and those with obesity-related conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes and a BMI of 27 to 30. Wegovy is injected once a week and should be used to augment a medically supervised nutrition and exercise plan. Wegovy’s revolutionary formula provides patients with an average weight loss of 14.9%, which is both higher than average for other anti-obesity medications and the average for those who attempt to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.4
Saxenda® (Liraglutide)
Saxenda is an injectable medication that is FDA-approved for people with a BMI of 27 or higher who also have been diagnosed with obesity or other weight-related health problems. It works by targeting a hormone associated with appetite and helping to regulate hunger.5 Saxenda can be injected at home once daily and is designed to be used in conjunction with a diet and exercise plan.
Contrave® (Naltrexone HCL/Bupropion)
Contrave a weight loss pill that is FDA-approved to control cravings and reduce hunger by targeting the reward and hunger centers in the brain. Contrave contains bupropion and naltrexone, two long-standing weight loss medications and when combined with a healthy diet and exercise plan allows users the ability to lose an average of 27 pounds a year, two to four times more weight than people who used diet and exercise alone.6
Semaglutide/B12
Semaglutide/B12 is the generic alternative that is both less expensive and more widely available and provides a great option for patients whose insurance won't cover the brand-name medication. As an added benefit, Semaglutide/B12 is mixed with Vitamin B12 to help combat any nausea that patients may experience. This medication can be prescribed during a virtual consultation with a nurse practitioner and medication is conveniently shipped directly to the patient's home.
Appetite Suppressants
Qysmia® (Phentermine/Topiramate)
Qysmia is an FDA-approved pill for weight loss intended for individuals with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a weight-related comorbidity and a BMI of at least 27. Qysmia helps patients effectively manage cravings for food with a formula that can reduce appetite, help you feel full throughout the day, and change the taste of some foods, reducing the pleasure associated with eating. 7
Adipex (Phentermine)
Adipex is one of the most common medications recommended for weight loss.8 Adipex works by limiting the appetite and is for individuals who desire weight loss and are committed to a medically supervised, comprehensive weight loss program that involves diet and exercise. This phentermine-based drug can be prescribed with Qysmia for those who would benefit from both medications.
How to Choose The Right Weight Loss Medication For You
It’s important to remember that prescription weight-loss drugs should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise plan and are not intended to replace healthy eating and an active lifestyle to lose and keep weight off. In fact, all weight-loss medications are most effective when combined with positive lifestyle changes.9 The experienced weight-loss experts at TLC MedSpa will review your weight loss goals, determine your unique needs, and provide you with a weight loss plan customized just for you.
Learn More About Your Options For Prescription Weight Loss Medication
If you’ve struggled to lose or keep weight off through diet and exercise, prescription weight loss medications with physician oversight may be able to help. Contact us to learn more about your options for prescription weight loss or to schedule a personal consultation.
2 How Saxenda Works. Novo Nordisk Inc. Available at: https://www.saxenda.com/about-saxenda/how-it-works.html. Accessed November 25, 2019.
3 How Qusmia Works. VIVUS, Inc. Available at: https://qsymia.com/patient/how-qsymia-works. Accessed November 25, 2019.
4 Anekwe C. A new treatment for obesity Harvard Health Publishing. Available: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-new-treatment-for-obesity-202109102589. Accessed October 5, 2021.
5 How Saxenda Works. Novo Nordisk Inc. Available at: https://www.saxenda.com/about-saxenda/how-it-works.html. Accessed November 25, 2019.
6 How Contrave Works. Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Available at: https://contrave.com/how-contrave-works. Accessed November 25, 2019.
7 How Qusmia Works. VIVUS, Inc. Available at: https://qsymia.com/patient/how-qsymia-works. Accessed November 25, 2019.
8 Mayo Clinic. Is phentermine a good option for weight loss? Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/phentermine/faq-20057940 Accessed December 23, 2019.
9 Prescription Medications to Treat Overweight and Obesity. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/prescription-medications-treat-overweight-obesity. Accessed November 25, 2019.
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