The most common side effects are mild nausea, decreased appetite, and occasional constipation—especially during the first 2-4 weeks as your body adjusts. We start at the lowest dose and titrate slowly to minimize discomfort. Most patients find side effects decrease significantly after the first month. Serious side effects are rare but we monitor closely.
Clinical trials show average weight loss of 15-20% of body weight over 12-18 months with GLP-1 medications. Most of our patients lose 8-15 lbs in the first 3 months. Your results depend on starting weight, medication adherence, and lifestyle factors. We track body composition—not just scale weight—so you can see fat loss even when the scale stalls.
We don't bill insurance directly, but we provide superbills and documentation for HSA/FSA reimbursement. Many patients find our pricing competitive with insurance copays because we partner with compounding pharmacies that offer significant cost savings over brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound. We're transparent about costs upfront—no surprises.
We transition you to our Maintenance Weight Loss mini-package, which uses lower doses to maintain results at a reduced monthly cost. Research shows that staying on a maintenance dose significantly improves long-term success. Many patients also add hormone optimization (Prime) to support metabolic health and prevent regain.
