Is this just a prescription program?+
No. Medication can be one tool when it is appropriate for you, but the plan also considers eating patterns, activity, sleep, stress, health conditions, and sustainable routines.
Will you qualify for weight-management medication?+
Eligibility depends on your medical history, current measurements, weight-related conditions, medication risks, and other factors. A specific prescription is never guaranteed before evaluation.
Are injectable medications the only option?+
No. Treatment options may include lifestyle care, behavioral strategies, oral or injectable medication, coordination with other clinicians, or referral for additional care. The right combination is individual.
How quickly can you expect to lose weight?+
There is no responsible one-size-fits-all promise. The focus is a medically appropriate pace, measurable health progress, and a plan you can maintain. Your response will depend on your health and treatment.
What happens after you reach your goal?+
Maintenance is an active phase of care. Follow-up can help protect health gains, respond to weight regain, and decide whether a medication or other part of the plan should continue or change.
What happens at the first weight-management visit?+
Expect a detailed weight and health history, medication review, discussion of eating, activity, sleep and stress, relevant measurements, and a shared plan. Targeted testing or records from another clinician may be requested when useful.
Do you prescribe GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 medications?+
These medications may be considered if you are eligible and their benefits, risks, availability, and cost fit the plan. A particular medication or prescription cannot be promised before a medical evaluation.
What side effects can weight-management medications cause?+
It depends on the medication. Effects may involve the stomach and intestines, mood, heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, nutrient intake, gallbladder, pancreas, or other systems. Product-specific risks and warning signs are reviewed before prescribing.
Will insurance cover medication or visits?+
Coverage varies by plan, diagnosis, medication, prior-authorization rules, and pharmacy benefit. The studio can explain the care plan, but your insurer and pharmacy determine coverage and out-of-pocket cost.
Will you need lab work?+
Possibly. Testing may be appropriate to assess weight-related risk, establish a safe baseline, or investigate a specific symptom. Routine testing is individualized rather than ordered as a blanket package.
How can you protect muscle during weight loss?+
Adequate nutrition—especially protein when appropriate—plus resistance activity, recovery, and a sensible rate of loss can help support lean tissue. The plan is adjusted for your health, mobility, and dietary needs.
What if the medication does not work for you or causes difficult side effects?+
Response varies. Follow-up is used to adjust the dose when appropriate, manage side effects, change medications, or choose a different strategy. Stopping or switching should be done with medical guidance.
Can you use weight-management medication while pregnant or trying to conceive?+
Weight-loss medications are not used during pregnancy, and some need to be stopped before conception. Discuss pregnancy plans and contraception early so timing and alternatives can be handled safely.
Could you regain weight after stopping medication?+
Regain is possible because appetite and other biologic pressures can return when medication stops. Planning the transition and maintenance period may help, although no plan can guarantee that weight will stay unchanged.