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Medical Weight Loss · Kingwood, The Woodlands & New Caney

Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Semaglutide is a once-weekly GLP-1 medication that reduces appetite and helps many people lose a meaningful amount of weight with physician supervision.

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How it works

What semaglutide does

Semaglutide acts like the natural hormone GLP-1. It signals fullness to the brain, slows stomach emptying and helps regulate blood sugar. It is given as a once-weekly injection, starting at a low dose that increases about every four weeks.

In a large clinical trial, adults taking semaglutide 2.4 mg lost about 15% of their body weight on average over 68 weeks, alongside diet and activity changes. Individual results vary.

Treatment at a glance

  • Once-weekly injection
  • Gradual dose increases
  • Regular check-ins and labs
  • Nutrition and strength guidance
  • Long-term plan for maintenance

Side effects

What to expect

Common, often early

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Heartburn or burping
  • Feeling full quickly
  • Fatigue

Call us right away for

  • Severe belly pain that does not go away
  • Pain in the upper right belly or yellowing skin
  • Persistent vomiting or signs of dehydration
  • A lump or swelling in the neck
Woman preparing a high-protein meal with vegetables as part of a medical weight loss plan

Semaglutide near you

Semaglutide near Kingwood and The Woodlands

We prescribe and monitor GLP-1 weight loss medication for patients from Kingwood, The Woodlands, Porter, Humble and across the Lake Houston area at our New Caney office. Your first visit includes a full evaluation and labs.

Safety first. GLP-1 medications are not right for everyone. They should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, or during pregnancy, and they need caution with a history of pancreatitis or gallbladder disease. Dr. Bernell reviews your history and labs before prescribing and monitors you throughout. Read more about GLP-1 side effects.

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Questions

Common questions

In the main clinical trial, average weight loss was about 15% over 68 weeks. Some people lose more, some less.

Many people notice less appetite within the first few weeks. Weight loss builds gradually as the dose increases.

Many people regain weight after stopping. We plan maintenance with you from the start.

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