We prescribe FDA-approved GLP-1 medications for weight, including Wegovy® (semaglutide) and Zepbound® (tirzepatide). Your physician decides whether one is right for you after reviewing your history and labs, and it always comes with a health coach and one-on-one visits.
We prescribe the FDA-approved options and choose with you based on your health and goals. These two are approved specifically for chronic weight management.
average body weight lost over 68 weeks in STEP 11
average body weight lost over 72 weeks on the 15 mg dose in SURMOUNT-12
Trial averages are not a promise of individual results, and everyone in these trials was also making lifestyle changes. Ozempic® and Mounjaro® contain the same active ingredients and are approved for type 2 diabetes; if you have diabetes, your physician will talk through which fits.
or 27+ with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, prediabetes or high cholesterol. Your physician confirms after your history and labs, and some people do better without medication.
Brand-name medication prices change often, so we give you real numbers for the program and the medication, not a range.
The most common are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation and stomach pain. They're usually worst when starting or raising the dose, which is why we go up slowly and check in with you.
Less common but serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney problems from dehydration, low blood sugar with some diabetes medicines, and serious allergic reactions. Call us, or 911 in an emergency, if you have severe stomach pain that won't go away.
Wegovy® and Zepbound® carry a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use them if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid carcinoma or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Your physician reviews your history before prescribing.
Not necessarily, but plan for the long term. When people in the STEP 1 extension stopped semaglutide, they regained, on average, about two-thirds of the weight they had lost within a year.3 That's why coaching on food, sleep, stress and strength starts from day one, and why we build a plan for what comes after with you.
No. Your coach helps you make small changes that fit your real week. Many patients find the medication makes those changes feel easier.
Many people notice less food noise within the first few weeks, while the dose is still low. Weight change is gradual and varies from person to person. Your physician will set expectations with you at your first visit.
Yes, in the states where we practice. You can also be seen in person in Manhattan Beach or Las Vegas.
Mindful Wellness is cash-pay and doesn't bill insurance for its programs. Program fees are FSA/HSA eligible, and we walk you through every cost up front, including medication.
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This page is education, not medical advice. Mindful Wellness prescribes the medications described here.
