Frequently Asked Questions
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Your Ultimate Guide To Weight Loss Medication
Treatment
Specific timelines can vary. For the most accurate expectations, consult your healthcare provider.
Insurance coverage for weight loss medications is not universally provided. Please visit our Financing Page or directly contact your insurance provider for details on coverage.
Yes, side effects are possible. In the same 68-week study, 7% of participants taking the medication discontinued due to adverse effects, compared to 3.1% in the placebo group.
Medication
Consult your healthcare provider for the most accurate and personalized advice.
While the medication can generally be taken at various times, it's best to follow your healthcare provider's advice for optimal results. Consult your healthcare provider for the most accurate and personalized advice if you decide to change medication schedule.
Travel regulations can differ based on the medication and destination. Always consult with your healthcare provider for guidance.
Faqs
Getting started is simple and entirely virtual. Our comprehensive online intake forms cover everything needed to review and approve your program right from home. Once you are approved and ready to begin, routine in-clinic follow-up visits are typically scheduled just once every 4 to 5 weeks. These quick check-ins allow us to monitor your progress, adjust your program, and ensure you are reaching your goals safely and consistently with minimal disruption to your schedule.
We always accept walk-ins to the clinic, no appointment is necessary. An appointment is never required at our Oneonta clinic. We design our program around your convenience, welcoming you to drop in for weekly or monthly check-ins to monitor your progress whenever it fits your schedule. If you do prefer a specific, dedicated time, we are happy to schedule one for you. When you visit our local clinic, you also have access to our advanced full body composition analysis, providing a detailed breakdown to track your metrics and celebrate your success.
Yes. To keep our program flexible and tailored to your specific clinical needs, medication costs are billed separately from your initial clinic consultation and follow-up appointments. This separation allows us to customize your medical weight loss strategy, whether utilizing specific peptides or focusing on alternative clinical options, without locking you into a rigid, one-size-fits-all package price.
Absolutely! We provide the ultimate flexibility for our Alabama patients. If you start your journey with face-to-face visits at our physical Oneonta clinic but later need to switch to remote telehealth check-ins due to work, travel, or a busy schedule, we can seamlessly transition your care. You get the peace of mind of a real, local medical clinic with all the convenience of statewide virtual access.
You do not need to bring any paperwork, medical records, or additional information with you to your visit. Because our onboarding process is fully streamlined, all the health details needed to review and approve your program are safely captured in the online intake forms you fill out before your arrival. Just bring yourself, and our clinical team will handle the rest during your visit to ensure you get started safely and easily.
weight loss
How much weight can I expect to lose?
Results vary. In a 68-week medical study of 1,961 adults with obesity or excess weight and related medical issues, adults lost an average of ~35 lbs (or ~15% of their body weight). The placebo group lost around 6 lbs (or ~2.5% body weight). Both groups had an average starting weight of ~232 lbs.
Note: This study considered adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or excess weight (BMI ≥ 27) with weight-related problems like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Individuals with type 2 diabetes were excluded. Both groups were advised to take the medication with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. 7% taking the medication (92 individuals) exited the study due to side effects, in contrast to 3.1% (20 people) from the placebo group.