Weight Loss Medications

Weight loss medications work in a few ways, to help reduce the feeling of hunger and food cravings. They also often work by slowing down digestion. When food remains in your digestive tract for longer, you’ll likely find that you don’t feel hungry for your next meal as soon. There are also weight loss medicines that work by influencing the hormones in your body. To really understand if medication is a good treatment option for you, and which medications might be right for your goals and health, please get in touch with us.

When you start weight loss medications, you will probably notice their effect right away. Patients often comment that they do not feel hungry, feel full after much smaller meals, and don’t think about food very often. There can also be side effects of weight loss medications, like some nausea, so it’s important to make sure you’re working with a comprehensive care team, like the one at Dr. LaMasters’ practice.

Weight loss medications can be very effective, but it’s important to remember that lifestyle changes are an essential component to your success. We want to ensure that as you’re losing weight, you’re also maintaining good nutrition, keeping or building muscle mass, and getting enough nutrients in. Instead of just prescribing medications, our team will work with you to ensure that you’re reaching your goals in a way that is healthy and rewarding.