Weight Loss with Alphagenics

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On average, our client's begin losing weight within the first week. Results vary and not guaranteed. Determining factors for variability includes client's health status, comorbidities, diet and exercise regimen.

Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic) injection is used to treat type 2 diabetes and now FDA approved for obesity. It is used together with diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar, slow down gastric motility and decreasing hunger. This medicine is also used to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death in patients with type 2 diabetes and heart or blood vessel disease. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. Semaglutide is a once a week injection. Dosage increase will be dependent on clients responses, side effects, and goals.

Tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Mounjaro) injections is used to treat type 2 diabetes and is now FDA approved for obesity. It like Semaglutide is used together with diet and exercise to help control your blood sugar and reduce appetite. Unlike Semaglutide, Tirzepatide is a dual agonist for the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. This medication leads to greater glycemic control as well as weight reduction. Tirzepatide is a once a week injection. Dosage increase will be dependent on clients responses, side effects, and goals.

The health care provider may determine client to utilize name brand/FDA approved medication. There is a $150 monthly fee to oversee weight loss and medication tolerance. Includes receiving prescription for name brand FDA approved medication however Alphagenics does not cover those medication costs and solely the responsibility of the patient. Alphagenics does not process prior authorizations or process insurance.

Those with normal/below normal BMI, eating disorder, gallbladder disease, drug or alcohol abuse, recent bariatric surgery, pancreatitis, medullary thyroid cancer, currently pregnant or breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, Diabetic retinopathy, Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2, family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma. 

Phentermine is a stimulant similar to an amphetamine prescribed as part of a short-term plan to include diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Requires close monitoring by health care provider as it is a controlled substance schedule IV due to risk of addiction and abuse.

Phentermine is generally safe when used under medical supervision and for short durations. It is a stimulant and may not be appropriate for individuals with certain medical conditions. Common side effects include: increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, insomnia or restlessness, dry mouth, constipation, nervousness or anxiety and fatigue with abrupt discontinuation regardless of short or long term use.

Rare but serious side effects: chest pain, shortness of breath, mood changes,

Those with the following medical conditions: Pregnant or breastfeeding, heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, history of stroke or heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, severe anxiety/agitation or other uncontrolled psychiatric disorders, and history of drug abuse or addiction. 

AlphaGenics TRT & Weight Loss does not take health care insurance.

If eligible for individualized compounded medication, we utilize a local licensed 503a compounding pharmacy following strict compounding regulation

No. Clients are instructed to contact clinic when needing medication refills. Telehealth/in-office follow up may be advised or required.  

By sustaining diet and lifestyle changes, many of our clients keep the weight off.