Medication how to guides
We offer 6 different medications as a part of our weight loss program: Mounjaro, Saxenda, Trulicity, Rybelsus, Contrave, and Metformin. Together with our healthcare providers, we can help you find the treatment plan that works best for you.
Yes, to be eligible for the Weight Loss Program you must be willing and able to take Mounjaro, Trulicity, Saxenda, Contrave, Rybelsus or Metformin.
In general, a weight loss of up to 2lbs per week is what helps prevent major losses in muscle, and decreases in metabolic rate. So, based on how much you’re aiming to lose you can take your current weight subtract your goal weight and divide by 2. Th
As of Fall 2023, Ozempic is on a Canada-wide shortage. The manufacturer has not provided an estimated date for its return to market. Once Ozempic is in steady supply again, we will be able to offer it.
Generally, it is recommended that clients that start with medications should stay on the medication for 6 months to a year to stabilize weight loss and reach a period of maintenance before coming off of medication. There is no set date to stop the me
While regaining weight can be quite common after coming off of a treatment, our program will help you establish lifestyle habits that will help prevent weight regain. There are many reasons for weight regain, such as an increase in calorie intake, de
Stimulants are drugs that increase the activity of the body’s nervous system, leading to greater energy expenditure and feelings of alertness. Caffeine, for example, is a type of stimulant. While stimulant medication is often prescribed for weight lo