If needles aren’t your thing but weight loss is still the goal, there’s good news: You don’t need weekly injections to see real results. A proven pill combo may be just what your body (and brain) needs to curb cravings and boost your progress.
MD Optimal Health & Aesthetics offers oral weight loss medication options in Columbia, MD, as part of our comprehensive medical weight management plans. With more than two decades of experience and personal success with a 100-pound weight loss, you’re in good hands with compassionate Nurse Practitioner Melissa Donelson. This month’s blog discusses a popular option for patients who want to avoid injections: Oral weight loss medications Topiramate and Phentermine.
Exploring Topiramate and Phentermine For Weight Loss
The combination of Topiramate and Phentermine offers powerful weight loss support without requiring injections. Together, these two medications help quiet your hunger and give your body the energy and structure to stay consistent.
Topiramate
Topiramate works behind the scenes to reduce cravings by balancing certain brain signals. It was FDA-approved in 1996 and was originally prescribed mainly for epilepsy, but over the years, its wider benefits became obvious. Clinical studies have clearly demonstrated its effectiveness as part of a weight loss program, and it’s most effective when combined with phentermine.
Phentermine
Phentermine works to suppress appetite and also serves as a significant energy booster for many patients. It was originally FDA-approved in 1959, so it has many decades of success behind it.
Together, the two medications help create a more manageable weight loss process, especially when paired with healthy habits.
Is This Non-Injection Option Right for You?
Many people come to us after trying nearly everything to lose weight, feeling ready to take a decisive step forward by trying medical weight loss.
But, some patients feel anxious about trying injections like semaglutide or tirzepatide. The truth is that the injections are practically painless (the needle is so small that many people say they don’t even feel it.) But, we want you to feel comfortable and empowered by your weight loss program, not anxious. If you feel uncomfortable with needles, the oral medication approach could be perfect for you.
Melissa and our team consider your health history, lifestyle, and personal preferences to create a plan that works specifically for you, not a one-size-fits-all solution.
Ask about our ongoing support options and how we help you stay on track with personalized follow-ups, health tips, and encouragement tailored to your progress.
Oral Weight Loss Medication in Columbia, MD
Call MD Optimal Health & Aesthetics at 240-444-5957 to book your weight loss consultation now.
