Are Weight Loss Medications Safe?

Losing weight isn’t just about willpower. For many people, it’s a complex journey influenced by metabolism, hormones, lifestyle, and underlying health conditions. 

If you're struggling to reach your target weight with diet and exercise alone, prescription weight loss medications can be a powerful assistant — especially when part of a medically supervised program.

At Physicians Weight Loss Center Highlands Ranch, we offer a number of weight-loss medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, to help you achieve a healthy size.

When considering medications, however, you may wonder if they’re actually safe. Read on to learn more.

About weight loss medications

Prescription weight loss medications support your weight loss efforts by targeting appetite, metabolism, and fat storage. Two of the most commonly prescribed and highly effective options today are semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are FDA-approved medications that mimic a natural gut hormone to reduce appetite, improve blood sugar control, and support significant weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.

These and other medications work by helping to regulate hunger hormones, reduce cravings, and promote feelings of fullness. The medications make it easier for you to stick to a healthy eating plan and lose weight consistently.

Benefits of using weight loss medications

When used under the guidance of a medical provider, weight loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide deliver powerful benefits, including:

• Easier and more consistent weight loss
• Faster fat burning
• Reduced appetite and cravings
• Preservation of lean body mass
• Highly effective, measurable results

With proper use, these medications can help you reach your target body weight more quickly and easily, especially when paired with personalized counseling from our supportive care team.

Weight-loss medication safety

When prescribed appropriately and monitored by a healthcare professional, these medications are generally safe for most adults. Like any medication, they can have side effects. The most common include nausea, digestive discomfort, or fatigue, especially during the initial adjustment period. In rare cases, more serious side effects may occur.

That’s why our approach is always personalized and comprehensive. During your initial visit, we will review your medical history and check important health markers like blood pressure and heart rate. Your care team also performs a body composition analysis, discusses your lifestyle habits, and orders additional bloodwork or testing, if needed. 

The Physicians Weight Loss Highlands Ranch team also thoroughly reviews your medical history to ensure you don’t have an underlying condition that could also mean weight-loss medications are contraindicated for you. 

Medications are only part of your weight-loss plan

In addition to semaglutide and tirzepatide, we offer a wide range of supportive services to help you get the best results possible, including:

• Medical-grade dietary supplements
• Body sculpting and lipo-laser treatments
• Cellulite reduction therapies
• Natural wellness injections

These tools work together to support fat loss, tone your body, and boost your confidence.

If you’re ready to explore your options, contact Physicians Weight Loss Center Highlands Ranch today to schedule an appointment. Our team will help you find the right approach for your body, lifestyle, and goals.