About Medical Weight Loss

What is Medical Weight Loss? 

Medical weight loss is simply weight loss supported by prescription medication. With over 35 years of experience in medical weight loss, the Aspen Clinic is proud to offer several different medication options to its patients. We strive to provide the best medication possible for every patient in order to aid in achieving their health and weight loss goals.

You may be wondering – which medication is going to work best for ME? – that is dependent on many factors! Your medical history, current medication use, lifestyle, tolerance, and goals will all be factors the physician takes into account when determining which medication would be best suited for YOU!

Medication Options

Most appetite suppressants on the market are of a stimulatory nature, but not everyone is suited for these medications. The Aspen Clinic is thrilled to now offer a wide variety of medications through our own compounding pharmacy to be able to treat every patient according to their specific needs.

Tirzepatide/ NAD+ GLP-1 Injectable Rx

Tirzepatide is the newest injectable drug in a group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists.  In addition to it’s effects on blood sugar and insulin levels, studies have shown that tirzepatide provided substantial and sustained weight loss. The specific tirzepatide dosage and regimen prescribed varies from patient to patient but tirzepatide injections are generally prescribed to administered subcutaneously once per week.

How Does it Work?

• Decreases food intake – reduces how much food is eaten
• Increases insulin sensitivity – helping the body release insulin when blood sugar is high
• Enhances first and second phase insulin secretion – helps the body remove excess sugar from the blood
• Slows gastric emptying – slows down how quickly food leaves the stomach (this will lessen over time)
• Reduces glucagon levels – stops the liver from making and releasing too much sugar.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an important coenzyme that plays a crucial role in cellular metabolism and energy production. Increased NAD+ levels protects against mitochondrial and age‐related disorders – its main benefits being better energy levels, improved metabolic health, anti-aging properties, and enhanced immune performance. Reduced NAD+/NADH ratio is strongly implicated in mitochondrial disorders and, age-related disorders including diabetes, obesity, neurodegeneration and cancer. Impaired adipose NAMPT-NAD+-SIRT1-PPARγ axis contributes to the development of obesity and its metabolic complications and thus it could be a promising therapeutic target for obesity treatment.

Semaglutide GLP-1 Injectable Rx

Semaglutide is a once weekly glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) injection. This medication improves glycemic control and delays gastric emptying. This results in decreased appetite, reduction of food cravings, and improved control of eating.

Semaglutide helps to keep your blood sugar low, to allow fat burning to happen while also slowing gastric emptying to aid in appetite control and keep you feeling fuller longer.

Standard Appetite Suppressants

Our standard appetite suppressants such as Phentermine, Diethylpropion, Benzphetamine, and Phendimetrazine can still be obtained at your local pharmacy. If desired, these medications can also be ordered from the compounding pharmacy but will incur shipping costs.

Certain Phentermine variations are only available through our compounding pharmacy.

Bella Capsules

Bella is made up of four medications and concentrated Vitamin B12 that are all known for their ability to support weight loss, together these medications are an All-in-One weight loss solution that can deliver powerful results! 

LipoBurn Capsules

This medication is similar to Bella Capsules in that it reduces appetite and cravings but has less ingredients. It combines a higher dose of Phentermine with Naltrexone and caffeine to enhance energy levels more than Bella Capsules. For some people a big part of losing weight is also having the energy to exercise. Lipo Burn capsules increase energy while at the same time reducing appetite and cravings.

Compounded medication advisory: Tirzepatide, Semaglutide, Bella & Lipo Burn are all compounded medications. Please be advised that compounded drugs are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality; and have not been demonstrated by the FDA to be safe or effective for their intended use; the processes by which the compounded drugs are manufactured have not been reviewed by the FDA; and FDA-approved medications containing semaglutide or tirzepatide are available. 

Prescription Shipping

Bella, LipoBurn, Tirzepatide, and Semaglutide injections are unique formulations must be shipped to you from our compound pharmacy. Our office will order the medication for you and you can typically expect to receive it within 2-5 business days.

How do I get a Rx?

First step is making an appointment to meet with the doctor and discuss your options. These medications are only available by a prescription and require a thorough examination by the physician to see if you are a candidate. There is no guarantee you will be prescribed a medication of your choice.

REMINDER – medications are only intended to AID in the weight loss journey, not do all the work required to lose weight. Without applying the nutritional advice, counseling, and lifestyle changes encouraged on our program, you will not achieve the same results. We do not believe in just sending a patient home with a medication and wishing them good luck – we strive to provide all of the tools and support needed to get started and stay on track throughout your weight loss journey. 

Keep in mind that not all patients are candidates for medication, and medication is not a necessary part of the Aspen Clinic program. For those who do not want medication as an aid to their journey, or are ineligible for medication due to other medical factors, our Non-Medical Program is the best option!

We can’t wait to see you reach your weight loss goals!