First-Line, Second-Line, and Alternative Approaches First-Line Options: Lifestyle modification (calorie tracking, physical activity) GLP-1/GIP medications (e.g., Zepbound, Mounjaro) Second-Line: Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) Liraglutide (Saxenda) Phentermine-topiramate Alternative (or Adjunctive): Metformin (for insulin resistance/PCOS) Bupropion-naltrexone (appetite regulation) Bariatric surgery (in select patients) At Health Express Clinics, we tailor treatment based on individual metabolic profiles, access to medications, and patient goals
Self-Pay Options For those without insurance or preferring direct payment, affordable self-pay rates start as low as $99 for the initial visit, with tirzepatide starting at $299 monthly
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Studies on semaglutide found 39-40 percent of weight lost was lean mass rather than fat
It is FDA approved for individuals over 50, so long as the immune system is not weakened by conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, tuberculosis, or HIV