See if you are eligible for starting a prescription weight loss medication
The journey for weight loss is a long and taxing adventure. Proper dieting, regular exercising, and a determined mindset for change are the cornerstone of any journey. You may find yourself right back where you started. For some, more barriers can slow your journey to a halt. Adding a prescription weight loss medication may assist them with their journey and help remove those barriers.
There are a multitude of prescription weight loss medications that you can add to your weight loss plan. But who exactly is eligible for prescription weight loss medications? Your provider may recommend certain medications depending on your eligibility.
There are several factors that may affect your eligibility for prescription weight loss medications. Here's how to determine if you qualify:
Complete our eligibility form to find out if you’re a good candidate for Mochi Health’s non-surgical weight loss program.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th edition (DSM-5) defines Binge Eating Disorder as recurrent episodes of binge eating characterized by both:
With episodes associated with at least three of the following:
There are medications available to treat Binge Eating disorder, such as Vyvanse and Phentermine, which help with food cravings and appetite control. Your provider may perform a Binge Eating Disorder Screener-7 (BEDS-7) Questionnaire to determine if you may have a Binge Eating Disorder.
If you have already used a weight loss medication or are transitioning to a different weight loss medication, you may already have eligibility. You may be transitioning for various reasons, such as lack of results, adverse effects, or changes in insurance coverage. Whatever the reason, it may still make you eligible for prescription weight loss medications.
In fact, some medications may require you to have tried certain medications, like Metformin, for a period of time before starting a certain medication. This is commonly seen with the GLP-1 agonist medications like Wegovy and Saxenda.
You may also be eligible for prescription weight loss medication if you experienced significant weight regain after undergoing bariatric surgery. You should first discuss with your provider or bariatric surgery team to determine if there is an underlying cause of the weight regains. Your bariatric surgeon may consider revising your surgery to prevent more weight regain. If not, your provider may suggest starting a prescription weight loss medication.
Now that you know what makes you eligible for prescription weight loss medication, you may wonder what medications are out there. If you want to start a weight loss medication, check out our website at Mochi Health Medications. Here, you can review the vast list of prescription weight loss medications that best fit your weight loss journey! If you want to start a weight loss medications, check out our website at Mochi Health Medications.
Dr. Constantine Joseph Pella, MD
Boston University Medical Center