Weight Loss Medications (GLP-1)
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide
- Around 20% weight loss for first year of full treatment, this is the most focused, most effective medical treatment currently, although surgical weight loss is still superior to medications.
- These medications are meant to be taken long term for the most beneficial results
- Follow-up is every 3 months
Phentermine
- 8-10% weight loss in one year is the average result.
- There are certain drug-drug interactions that may affect applicability for each patient.
- Meant more for short term treatment
- Usually not given with other stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, etc)
- Follow-up is every 3 months
- This is stimulant medication that can be helpful for those patients who are not covered by their insurance for GLP-1 Medications or cannot tolerate those medications.
- Out of pocket costs around $20-40/month for uninsured
Contrave
- 8-10% weight loss in one year
- Mixture of two medications
- Follow-up is every 3 months
- Out of pocket costs for uninsured around $100/month