You May Have Heard About Injectable Weight Loss Drugs

Over time, injectable medications could potentially help you lose about 15% of your body weight, leading to significant health benefits. The approved injectables for the purpose of weight loss are:

• Liraglutide - Saxenda®
• Semaglutide - Wegovy®
• Tirzepatide - Zepbound®

These medications slow down the emptying of the stomach which results in decreased appetite, reduced cravings, and can provide a feeling of satiety with small meals. Their effect is dose-dependent, and once interrupted their effects fully reverse. The importance of diet and exercise are stressed throughout the program to ensure weight loss is maintained once patients achieve their weight loss goal and medications are stopped; as well as to prevent muscle loss during the weight loss process.