What is medicated weight loss?

Medicated weight loss injections are a popular and effective option for individuals looking to manage their weight, especially when traditional methods like diet and exercise have not been successful. 

The injections are typically designed to suppress appetite and increase feelings of fullness. While they are not a quick fix, they can be a powerful tool when combined with a healthy lifestyle and used under medical supervision.

Who is suitable for medicated weight loss?

When deciding if medicated weight loss suits you, we consider your current health issues, body mass index (BMI), other medications, family medical history, and lifestyle (including diet and exercise).

Our nurse will monitor your progress, reactions and weight loss to ensure that it is a safe solution for you.

Medicated weight loss is not a ‘quick fix’ to losing weight and should be part of a treatment plan that includes a diet review and introduction of a regular exercise routine.

What are the side effects of medicated weight loss?

As with most drugs, weight loss injections can cause side effects. The most common are feeling, or being sick, diarrhoea, dizziness, headaches, and tiredness.

To minimise the chance of side effects and complications, we provide an initial review and ongoing monitoring to ensure your safety. We also help guide and support you in making the lifestyle changes you need to help manage your weight over the long term.

Overall, weight loss injections can offer an effective tool for people struggling to lose weight through traditional methods. By reducing appetite, they can help kick-start a weight loss journey and support long-term health goals.

They should always be used under medical guidance and alongside a healthy diet and exercise programme.

If you are considering weight loss injections, contact the clinic, and a member of our patient services team will talk you through our preferred brands of weight loss medication and the service we provide to support you when under our care.