Personalized Prescription Weight Loss Options in Chicago's Western Suburbs
At UChicago AdventHealth's Bariatric and Obesity Medicine Clinic in LaGrange, we offer individualized medical weight loss plans supervised by board-certified obesity medicine physicians. Serving patients in Naperville, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, LaGrange, and nearby suburbs, our doctors prescribe a broad range of FDA-approved weight loss medications based on your metabolic profile, lifestyle, and health goals.
Here are some of the most effective and commonly prescribed medications:
- Category: GLP-1 receptor agonist
- How it works: Reduces appetite and improves blood sugar control
- Dosing: Weekly injection
- Common side effects: Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, constipation
- Ideal for: Long-term weight loss and patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
- Category: Dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
- How it works: Targets two appetite-regulating pathways
- Dosing: Weekly injection
- Common side effects: GI upset, dizziness, injection site reactions
- Ideal for: Patients with obesity and insulin resistance
- Category: Daily GLP-1 injectable
- How it works: Suppresses hunger signals in the brain
- Dosing: Daily injection
- Common side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, increased heart rate
- Ideal for: Those who prefer daily dosing or who didn’t respond to weekly GLP-1s
- Category: Appetite suppressant (stimulant)
- How it works: Boosts norepinephrine to curb hunger
- Dosing: Daily oral tablet
- Common side effects: Jitteriness, insomnia, elevated heart rate
- Ideal for: Short-term weight loss jumpstart (usually <12 weeks)
- Category: Combination appetite suppressant + craving reducer
- How it works: Dual action on hunger and reward centers
- Dosing: Daily capsule
- Common side effects: Tingling, altered taste, dry mouth
- Ideal for: Adults with obesity and migraine history or sugar cravings
- Category: Appetite and craving control combo
- How it works: Acts on brain’s reward and hunger pathways
- Dosing: Twice-daily oral tablets
- Common side effects: Nausea, constipation, headaches
- Contraindications: Patients with seizures or opioid use
- Category: Insulin sensitizer
- How it works: Improves insulin sensitivity, reduces appetite
- Dosing: Daily oral tablet, usually with meals
- Common side effects: GI upset, especially early on
- Ideal for: Patients with PCOS, insulin resistance, or prediabetes
- Category: Fat absorption inhibitor
- How it works: Blocks dietary fat breakdown
- Dosing: Taken with fatty meals
- Common side effects: Oily stools, increased bowel movements
- Ideal for: Patients needing non-stimulant, over-the-counter option
Start your personalized medical weight loss plan today at our UChicago AdventHealth's Bariatric and Obesity Medicine Clinic in LaGrange, proudly serving Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Naperville, and surrounding areas. Whether you're exploring GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Zepbound, or looking for alternatives covered by your insurance, we’ll help match you with the safest and most effective option for your weight loss journey.
