A GLP-1 is a prescription medication that helps regulate appetite and blood sugar, which can support weight loss. Semaglutide and tirzepatide are the two most common. They work with the same hormone signals your body uses to feel full, so many people eat less without relying on willpower alone. A provider decides whether one is a safe fit for you before prescribing.

Yes. Semaglutide is the active medication, and it is sold under brand names including Ozempic and Wegovy. Ozempic is FDA approved for type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is approved specifically for weight management. Your provider determines which medication and formulation is appropriate for you and explains the reasoning at your visit.

Results vary from person to person, so no honest provider can promise a specific number. How much you lose depends on your starting point, your health, the medication and dose, and the habits you build alongside it. GLP-1 medication works best as part of a supervised plan, not on its own. We track your progress and adjust as we go.

Most side effects are digestive, such as nausea, and tend to ease as your body adjusts. Starting at a low dose and increasing slowly helps reduce them. Because a provider monitors you throughout, we can adjust your plan if side effects become a problem. This is one of the main reasons a GLP-1 should be managed medically rather than bought online without oversight.

Not necessarily, and that is a conversation to have with your provider. Some people stay on a GLP-1 long term, while others taper off once they reach and hold their goal with lifestyle changes. We build habits alongside the medication so you are not depending on the prescription alone. Your plan is reviewed over time and adjusted to fit where you are.