Glossary Terms

Anti-obesity medication

by Prab R. Tumpati, MD, Medical DirectorPosted on

Any medication that is approved for the purpose of assisting in reducing the weight can be called an anti-obesity medication. Some of the anti-obesity medications include the following: Phentermine Belviq/Belviq XR Contrave Qysmia Saxenda Xenical Benzphetamine Diethylpropion Phendimetrazine Who is a candidate for anti-obesity drugs? anti-obesity drugs require one of the following: Person has a BMI (body mass index) greater…

Glossary of terms

by Prab R. Tumpati, MD, Medical DirectorPosted on

Glossary of terms A abdominal – related or near abdomen abdominal-obesity tummy  fat or fat in the belly. acanthosis – darkness and or thickening of the prickle-cell layer of the skin in the neck, and other areas indicative of insulin resistance adipex. Adipex is the brand name for  the popular prescription weight loss medication called Phentermine hydrochloride advanced-sleep-phase-syndrome. ASPS,  is a circadian…

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W8MD evaluates eligible patients for semaglutide, tirzepatide and other appropriate GLP-1 or related treatments, with monitoring for response, tolerability and long-term maintenance.

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Traditional options may include phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, orlistat, diethylpropion, phendimetrazine or other individualized strategies when medically appropriate.

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W8MD connects weight management with sleep-apnea evaluation, home sleep testing, nutrition support, IV or IM wellness options and selected MedSpa services.

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  • Insurance-friendly visits and self-pay pathways
  • Nutrition, sleep and metabolic-health support
  • Strategies for plateaus and long-term maintenance
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Brooklyn, NY 11235

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Philadelphia, PA 19115

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“A fantastic program and truly life-changing. During the first several months, I lost an average of about three pounds per week. I lost 87 pounds in ten months and continued progressing toward a total loss of 100 pounds. I could not have achieved these results without Dr. Tumpati and W8MD.”

— D.M., actual W8MD patient

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