About the Treatment Method
Medical Weight Loss and Appetite Control
Absolutely not. These drugs are not "cosmetic/aesthetic" weight loss products. These Ministry of Health and FDA-approved drugs should be started with a prescription from an "Endocrinology or Internal Medicine" specialist for people whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30 (Obese) or whose BMI is over 27 and who have additional diseases such as diabetes or hypertension.
The injection does not magically burn fat. It suppresses your appetite, enabling you to eat less and reduce your portions. That is, if you do not take advantage of the loss of appetite created by the drug and support it with a healthy dietitian program and exercise, the benefit of the drug remains limited.
Yes, if you have not been able to code the small-portioned and healthy eating habit you acquired while using the drug into your brain, your appetite will return to its former state when you stop the drug, and you will regain the weight you lost. This medication is a support tool used for "lifestyle change" training.
Because it slows down gastric emptying, it is extremely common to experience nausea, vomiting, bloating, reflux, and constipation or diarrhea, especially in the first weeks of starting the drug. To minimize these side effects, doctors always start the treatment with "very low" doses and gradually increase the dose over weeks/months after the body gets used to it.
The information on this page is for general health advice. Please consult specialized physicians for personalized treatment or advice.
