Weight Loss
At Pegasus Clinic, we recognise that there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss.
We believe in a holistic approach to weight management, working with each patient to develop a tailored plan combining sensible diet changes, gradual increase in physical activities and, if necessary, medications to help achieve his or her target weight.
We bring in a number of medications which have proven efficacy in weight management. Let us work with you to achieve the weight that you want. Consult our doctor today!
medications which may help in YOUR weight management JOURNEY:
Orlistat ( Original brand: Xenical ) reduces the amount of fat our body absorbs from the diet. It is generally safe for long term use but side effects like abdominal bloating and gas, diarrhoea and leakage of oily stool may occur. Patients taking Orlistat are encouraged to minimize the fat in their diet, which also helps to reduce the risk of the side effects mentioned earlier.
Phentermine ( Brands: Duromine / Panbesy) is an appetite suppressant which works centrally (in the brain). It should not be used continuously for more than 3 months and the risk of ‘rebound’ weight gain is high when the medications are stopped, if the patient does not maintain diet changes and increase the level of physical exercise. Side effects include dry mouth, tremors, palpitations and insomnia.
Semaglutide ( Ozempic / Wegovy / Rybelsus ) belongs to a class of medications called GLP1 ( Glucagon-like Peptide 1 ) receptor agonists. They come in the form of daily tablets, or an injection once a week. They work by slowing down digestion and increasing the sense of ‘fullness’ we feel after eating, resulting in reduced appetite and less food cravings. They have been shown in studies to achieve up to 15% weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headaches or increase in heart rate.
Tirzepatide is a newer GLP1 receptor agonist that also mimics the action of GIP ( glucose dependent insulinotropic polypetide ). Its dual action may account for the higher efficacy ( about 20% ) of weight loss compared to other GLP1 agonists. Tirzepatide is given as a once a week injection. At the moment, there is no pill version of it. Side effects are similar to semaglutide.
