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Difference Between Wegovy and Zepbound

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Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonists and a Brand name for the drug known as Semaglutide. It helps with weight loss by mirroring the function of GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), a hormone that is naturally occurring in…

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Weight Loss Medications vs Surgical Options

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Average weight loss with the Gastric sleeve is 65% of someone’s EXCESS body weight at 2 years. Average weight loss with anti-Obesity medication is anywhere from 5-15% of someone’s TOTAL body weight at 1 year.…

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New Weight Loss Drug Approved!

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Zepbound (tirzepatide) The FDA has approved a new weight loss medication called Zepbound. It is very similar to Mounjaro in its mechanisms of action, however Mounjaro is approved for diabetes management whereas Zepbound is approved…

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Wegovy and Saxenda Availability

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With the increasing demand for both Saxenda and Wegovy injections for weight loss, availability for these medications has decreased. Both Saxenda and Wegovy are currently listed on the FDAs drug shortage database and the projected…

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Risks of Compounding Semaglutide

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Pharmacies or clinics that offer compounded medications do so by combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to an individual patient. The process of compounding a medication combines two or more drugs.…

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Differences Between Wegovy and Mounjaro

Posted In: Weight Loss
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Wegovy is a GLP-1 receptor agonists and a Brand name for the drug known as Semaglutide. It helps with weight loss by mirroring the function of GLP-1 (glucagon-like-peptide-1), a hormone that is naturally occurring in…

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Common Post Operative Questions and Answers

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My pain pump is leaking or not infusing, what should I do? The On-Q Pain pump is a small disposable pump filled with a local anesthetic medication to help relieve your pain after surgery. It…

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What’s The Difference Between Ozempic and Wegovy?

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Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for the medication known as Semaglutide. They are both GLP-1 receptor agonists which means they help with weight loss by mirroring the function of a naturally occurring hormone- GLP-1…

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Medications For Weight Loss

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Current FDA approved medications for weight loss: Phentermine (Adipex or Lomaira) Phentermine/Topiramate (Qsymia) Naltrexone HCL/Bupropion (Contrave) Liraglutide (Saxenda) Semaglutide (Wegovy) Tirzeparide (Mounjaro) Phentermine Phentermine (brand names: Adipex-P, Lomaira) is a medicine that reduces food intake…

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

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With grocery prices continuing to rise, it’s important to know what are some healthy foods that can be cheaper and versatile in various meals. Here’s some examples: Generally Cheaper Macro Nutrient Options: Protein: Eggs, Canned…

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