Pharmacology Specialist

Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Specialists located in Summerlin and Henderson, Las Vegas and Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Pharmacology services offered in Summerlin and Henderson, Las Vegas and Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

With proper guidance, medications can facilitate weight loss, prevent future weight gain, and manage chronic conditions associated with excess fat, like diabetes and high blood pressure. The board-certified obesity medicine specialists at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, are experts in weight loss pharmacology. They use their knowledge to enhance your results and make it easier to manage weight long-term. Call the nearest Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness office or book an appointment online today to see how you could benefit from weight loss pharmacology.

What is pharmacology?

Pharmacology is the use of medications in healthcare. It can be a vital tool in helping patients achieve their weight loss goals.

Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness uses weight loss medications to address unhealthy eating behaviors, slow weight gain, and treat obesity-related diseases. They are a safe and effective way to help patients get to and maintain a healthier weight under the supervision of weight management experts.

Your provider designs a customized program using traditional anti-obesity medications and/or the latest FDA-approved injectables. They integrate these medications into a comprehensive plan that also includes nutrition and diet, exercise, behavior modification, and lifestyle counseling.

What types of weight loss medications are available?

Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness offers a wide range of medications, including:

Phentermine
Diethylpropion
Qsymia
Contrave®
Saxenda
Wegovy®
Topiramate
Wellbutrin®
Naltrexone
Metformin
Vyvanse®

Some medications reduce your appetite so you don’t eat as much and/or make you feel fuller so you consume fewer calories. They may also increase your metabolism, so you burn more calories than you would normally. Another way some weight loss drugs work is to reduce fat absorption so you ingest fewer calories.

Which weight loss medicines should I take?

Your provider determines the best medication option based on your medical history, body composition, lifestyle, and preferences.

To develop a treatment plan, your provider reviews your medical history and checks blood pressure, BMI, and body composition. They may also conduct tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) to evaluate your heart and blood work to check organ function and hormone levels.

This thorough approach ensures that the chosen medication is appropriate and safe while effectively supporting weight loss.

Weight loss medications are simple to use, with options ranging from oral pills to self-administered injections.

What other methods with pharmacology help me lose weight?

Your Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness program includes more than just pharmacology medications. The team’s comprehensive approach also provides:

Custom nutrition and diet plans tailored to your needs
Exercise programs you can enjoy
Health and life coaching to support lasting changes
Behavior modification to create healthy habits
Recommendations for dietary supplements to enhance results

You’ll have follow-up visits every two weeks to ensure accountability, monitor progress, and adjust your plan for optimal outcomes.

To explore how pharmacology can help you achieve your weight loss goals, call the nearest Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness location or request an appointment online today.