Prescription Weight Loss
Obesity often requires long-term treatment to promote and sustain weight loss. As in other chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, long-term use of prescription medications may be appropriate for some people.
Do I Need Medicine to Lose Weight?

Using prescription drugs to treat obesity should be used as an option for the following individuals:

  • People with a body mass index (BMI) > 30 with no obesity-related conditions.
  • A person with a BMI of > 27 with two or more obesity-related conditions .
What Prescription Medicines Are Used to Treat Obesity?

Currently, most available weight-loss medications approved by the FDA are for short-term use, meaning a few weeks or months.

Most available weight-loss medications are "appetite-suppressant" medications. These medications generally come in the form of tablets or extended-release capsules (pills that release medication over a long period of time). Appetite suppressants can be obtained by a doctor's prescription or purchased over the counter .
How Do Appetite Suppressants Work?
Appetite suppressants promote weight loss by tricking the body into believing that it is not hungry or that it is full. They decrease appetite by increasing serotonin or catecholamine -- two brain chemicals that affect mood and appetite.
How Do Fat Absorption Inhibitors Work?
Fat-absorption inhibitors work by preventing your body from breaking down and absorbing fat eaten with your meals. This unabsorbed fat is eliminated in bowel movements.
Do Prescription Weight Loss Drugs Really Work?

Some people have lost more than 10% of their initial body weight with the help of prescription medications. This is a large enough amount to reduce the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and other obesity-related health complications . Patients generally experience a maximum weight loss within 6 months of starting medication treatment.

Over the short term, weight loss due to prescription drugs may reduce a number of health risks in obese individuals. However, there are currently no studies to determine the effects of these medications over the long term.

MIC & B12 ( methionine, insoitol & choline ) SHOTS to help break down and mobilize fats. These are called Lipotrohic's. They enhance liver function, speed up the flow of bile from the gallbladder & fat removal from the liver. Vitamin B12 has many important functions, a deficiency can lead to Pernicious Anemia. Many people get a energy boost from B12 injections as it is essential in helping form new cells throughout the body. Taken together Lipotrohic's and B12 promote fat loss and help boost energy levels.

MIC + B12 shot : $16 apiece or 4 for $60.00
B12 shot alone: $8 or 4 for $30.00

Want to know more about Prescription Weight Loss and what it means to you? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Houston and the staff at The Ortega Med Spa and find out.