APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Appetite suppressants are a key part of our weight loss programs.
Drugs that reduce appetite can be used to clinically treat obesity and
promote weight loss in the short run. Before starting a program or
prescribing any suppressant program, Eldridge Family clinic will
conduct a physical exam and other routine checkups.
Appetite Suppressant drugs can be effective in reducing hunger and
thoughts about food and in making you satisfied with smaller portion
sizes in your meals. They can also increase the chances of fast weight
loss thanks to a desire to stick to the prescribed diet.
SEMAGLUTIDE
How does semaglutide work?
Semaglutide is a non-stimulant suppressant that acts like a
hunger-regulating hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1
(GLP-1). It delays stomach/gastric emptying which makes you
feel full longer. It also reduces blood glucose levels by
stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin. It has been
clinically proven to significantly reduce appetite, leading to
overall weight loss and health improvements.
Do I qualify for Semaglutide?
Only after a visit with one of our providers can we tell you if
you actually qualify for Semaglutide, but there are minimal
weight requirements.
- An initial BMI of 30 or greater.
- An initial BMI of 27 to 29.9 with at least one additional weight-related health issue such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, diabetes, or pre diabetes
Who should not take Semaglutide?
Like most medications, there can be some side effects,
although minimal. Common side effects include:
- Belching
- Nausea/vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Constipation
Semaglutide should be used in combination of diet and
exercise.
PHENTERMINE
Sometimes you’ve tried every diet out there but you just can’t seem to lose the weight. Perhaps you feel hungry all the time and nothing is working to make you feel full. In many people, suppressing the appetite is an effective form of weight loss for one simple reason: you don’t feel hungry, so you don’t eat as much.
Oral phentermine hydrochloride, approved for short-term use in the treatment of weight loss, is a commonly prescribed appetite
suppressant that can lead to faster weight loss when used alongside a healthy diet, exercise and behavior therapy. It can help reduce hunger pangs as you incorporate changes from your new lifestyle.
Phentermine works by stimulating the hypothalamus gland and
signaling neurotransmitters to reduce appetite on a short-term basis.
Losing weight and keeping it off means you can reduce the many health risks that are associated with being overweight or obese, such as:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- High cholesterol
- Colon, breast, endometrial, and gallbladder cancers
- Sleep apnea
- Gallstones
- Infertility in women
Losing weight can not only give you a longer life span, it can also make you feel good about yourself, boosts your mood, gives you more energy, alleviates daily pain and vastly improves your quality of life.
That being said, prescribed medications like oral phentermine
hydrochloride are not to be taken lightly; they can have serious side effects when abused. That is why you should take this medication only under the supervision of a doctor. We have the solution.