Semaglutide weight loss in Pittsburgh
What if starting GLP-1s meant…
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A weekly shot that quiets hunger.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication. It works like a hormone your gut already makes after a meal: it helps you feel full sooner, slows how fast your stomach empties and turns down the "food noise" that makes portions hard to manage.
It's a small injection under the skin, once a week. You start at a low dose and step up slowly while your nurse practitioner checks in every week.
Steady, real-life results.
In the STEP 1 clinical trial, adults taking semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly lost about 15% of their body weight on average over 68 weeks, alongside diet and activity changes. Your results depend on your starting point, your dose and how your body responds.
Who semaglutide is usually for.
A BMI of 30 or higher
Or 27 and higher with a weight-related condition like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or prediabetes.
Diets that stopped working
If you've done everything "right" and the weight keeps coming back, medication can change the biology working against you.
Ready for a weekly routine
One shot a week, a weekly check-in and a few habits that make the medication work better.
Your provider decides whether semaglutide is safe for you after reviewing your full health history. Prefer a pill? Ask about Contrave.
Real people, every week.
- $50 consultationMeet a provider, review your history and goals, and leave with a plan.
- Start lowYour first dose is small so your body can adjust.
- Weekly check-insYour nurse practitioner tracks how you feel and adjusts your dose.
- In-office pickupPick up your medication at the office, so you always know what you're taking.
- 24/7 supportQuestions don't wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Available at all four offices: Lawrenceville, Cranberry, Murrysville and Fox Chapel. Financing through Cherry, Afterpay and CareCredit.
Mostly stomach stuff, mostly early.
The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, diarrhea and feeling tired, usually in the first weeks or right after a dose increase. Smaller meals, more water and enough protein help most people, and your NP can slow your dose steps if you need more time.
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Boxed warning: possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. In studies in rodents, semaglutide caused thyroid C-cell tumors. It isn't known whether it causes these tumors in people. Don't use semaglutide if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your provider about a lump or swelling in your neck, trouble swallowing, hoarseness or shortness of breath.
- Don't use it if you're pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you've had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide.
- Serious side effects can include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (especially with insulin or a sulfonylurea), kidney problems from dehydration, allergic reactions, changes in vision for people with diabetes, a fast heartbeat and mood changes.
- Stop and get help right away for severe stomach pain that won't go away, with or without vomiting.
This is not a complete list. Your provider reviews your health history and every medication you take before prescribing.
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