Weight loss medication may be offered to assist you control your appetite & cravings. By tailoring prescription medications to fit your individual health needs your ability to reach your nutritional targets will be easier. Medications usually need to be adjusted as your body changes to maximize their fullest effect at minimal doses.
Strong chemical signals trigger people to crave food. Some people tend to crave or focus on food more than others. Medications can greatly lessen this focus on food. As with any medications there can be complications. However due to our low dosage regimen & careful patient screening potential side effects are reduced or rarely seen.
Dr. Wells is board certified in Bariatric / Obesity Medicine & has ample experience with these specific medicines. Ongoing training in the specialty keeps her up to date on new methods & medications.
Weight loss maintenance is achieved by using what you learn & changing your habits while taking the medicines. Use medication as an aid to your efforts & not as the entire program. Most people can lose some weight just taking medications & not altering eating & exercise habits, but those results are short lived. It takes a combination of healthy eating habits & regular daily exercise realize permanent results.
Research
The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts & supports a broad range of basic & clinical obesity research. More information about obesity research is available at http://www.obesityresearch.nih.gov.
FAQ Regarding Weight Loss Medications
Strong chemical signals trigger people to crave food. Some people tend to crave or focus on food more than others. Medications can greatly lessen this focus on food. As with any medications there can be complications. However due to our low dosage regimen & careful patient screening potential side effects are reduced or rarely seen.
Dr. Wells is board certified in Bariatric / Obesity Medicine & has ample experience with these specific medicines. Ongoing training in the specialty keeps her up to date on new methods & medications.
Weight loss maintenance is achieved by using what you learn & changing your habits while taking the medicines. Use medication as an aid to your efforts & not as the entire program. Most people can lose some weight just taking medications & not altering eating & exercise habits, but those results are short lived. It takes a combination of healthy eating habits & regular daily exercise realize permanent results.
Research
The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts & supports a broad range of basic & clinical obesity research. More information about obesity research is available at http://www.obesityresearch.nih.gov.
FAQ Regarding Weight Loss Medications