What to do if you haven't seen fast results from your weight loss prescription treatment

1. Check in with your prescriber

The first thing to do if you're concerned about your body's response to Mysimba in any way is to check in with your prescriber. We're available to help and will answer any of your questions, offer advice and provide reassurance if you're worried you're not getting the results expected. If after 16 weeks patients haven't lost 5% of their starting weight, PrivateDoc offer a consultation where we can discuss potential different weight loss options.

2. Are you using the medication correctly?

When we start any of our patients on a treatment plan, we send full guidance on how to take the medication. If you're not seeing results, double check you are following the guidance on how to take your medication. Treatment doses start low and gradually increase to the maintenance dose over a number of weeks. Many patients will need to wait till they are on the maintenance dose before they start to see results. If you're confused at all you can find all the relevant information within your treatment plan, via our app The PrivateDoc Patient Portal or you can reach out to our team at any time who will respond within 24 hours.

3. Do you need to make other lifestyle changes?

Prescription weight loss treatments work by altering hormone levels which affect hunger and satiety, however they need to be used alongside healthy lifestyle changes. If you're not achieving the results set out in your treatment plan, why not try reflecting on whether you have made the right lifestyle changes elsewhere. Are you getting 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week? Is your diet healthy? Are you sticking to a calorie deficit diet? If you're unsure about any of these, try making some changes to your lifestyle to get yourself back on track.

If you need advice on complimenting your treatment with the right diet, why not purchase the PrivateDoc SIRTfood dietary guide.

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