Some of its potential benefits include: Stimulating weight loss Controlling blood sugar levels Reducing appetite Enhancing fat burning Reducing body fat percentage Improving fertility in women with PCOS Protecting the nervous system At Okojie Wellness, patients undergo an evaluation including weight, BMI, medical history, and potentially blood tests before being prescribed semaglutide as part of a customized weight loss plan
Medically reviewed by Elyssa Blissenbach, MD Board Certified, American Boards of Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Licensed to practice in FL, GA, SC, AL, VA, NC NPI #1881601714 Last reviewed: 2026-06-12 If youve been researching prescription weight loss, two names come up over and over: semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound)
That simplicity makes it easier to put your pre-tax funds toward medically supported weight management without unnecessary friction
That said, its important to give your body time to adjust
Its common to lose muscle mass while taking semaglutide, which detracts from your shapely figure