Anti-Obesity Medication Program

ARC's Anti-Obesity Medication Program is available for patients ages 18 to 70 with a BMI of 27+. The program is medically supervised and includes monthly follow-ups with a physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) and a weekly health guide check-in. We combine cutting-edge medications with expert guidance to create a customized plan that addresses your unique needs.

Anti-obesity medication may promote weight loss by decreasing hunger, appetite, and cravings, increasing satiety, blocking fat absorption, or mitigating biological or genetic factors. When used along with a healthy diet and exercise routine, these medications can help promote and maintain weight loss.

Patients must receive medical clearance from a Healthiness physician or APC before starting the program. Please call 512-483-9595 to schedule your Healthiness Program appointment.

Appropriate weight-loss medications for you

You may be a candidate for weight-loss prescriptions if you've faced weight-loss challenges. The regimen your physician or APC prescribes will depend on your medical history, biology, and insurance coverage.

Common anti-obesity medications offered include, but are not limited to:

• Contrave
• Metformin
• Orlistat
• Phendimetrazine
• Phentermine
• Plenity
• Qsymia
• Saxenda
• Setmelanotide
• Tenuate
• Topiramate
• Wegovy (Semaglutide)
• Zepbound (Tirzepatide)

*Prescription coverage varies by plan.

Anti-Obesity Medication Program pricing

Cost and fee information for the Anti-Obesity Medication Program at ARC:

• Annual fee - $300 due at first visit, covers weekly visits with a health guide for one year
• Medical services with physician/APC, including labs/EKG - billed to your insurance plan and subject to your policy copays, deductibles, etc
• Cost of anti-obesity medication - dependent on your prescription coverage

FAQs

• How much weight can you lose with prescription weight-loss medication?

  Studies indicate that individuals can achieve significant weight loss when participating in a prescribed weight-loss program. Outcomes may be influenced by initial weight, overall health, and the commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

• Is prescription weight loss permanent?

  Prescriptions for weight loss should be considered as a complement to a healthy lifestyle rather than a quick and permanent solution to obesity. Individuals may experience weight regain after discontinuing weight-loss medications, but sustaining a healthier weight can often be achieved through ongoing healthy eating habits and regular exercise.

  Obesity is recognized as a chronic condition. If deemed safe by your physician or APC and desired by the patient, certain prescriptions may be employed for long-term weight maintenance.

• What are the side effects of weight-loss prescriptions?

  Side effects associated with each weight-loss medication differ. Common side effects of weight-loss medications include:

  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Elevated heart rate
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • High blood pressure
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

• How do I join this program?

  Patients must receive medical clearance from a Healthiness physician or APC before starting the program. Please call 512-483-9595 to schedule your Healthiness Program appointment.

Locations & Providers

• ARC Far West
  6835 Austin Center Boulevard
  Austin, TX 78731
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  • Marisa R. Garcia, APRN, FNP-C
  • Melissa D. Mason, APRN, DNP, FNP-C
  512-346-6611