Palos Urgent Care

Weight loss medicine when you have a heart condition.

Many people who qualify for weight loss medicine also have high blood pressure or heart disease. Our physicians review your heart health before you start, and cardiologists are next door.

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Medical weight loss

Weight loss medicine with a heart condition

Semaglutide (Wegovy) is FDA-approved to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in adults who have heart disease together with obesity or overweight. Losing weight can also change how much blood pressure or diabetes medicine you need, so your medicines are reviewed as you go.

Tell the doctor about

Any heart attack, stent, bypass or heart failure
Blood pressure and cholesterol medicines you take
Diabetes medicines, especially insulin
A fast or irregular heartbeat
Dizziness or fainting
Swelling in your legs

New or severe chest pain, trouble breathing or fainting? Call 911. Do not drive yourself.

What to expect

A review of your heart health
We go through your heart history, blood pressure and medicines before anything is prescribed.
A cardiology visit if you need one
If the doctor wants a heart opinion first, the cardiologists next door can see you.
Medicines adjusted as you lose weight
We check your blood pressure and blood sugar at each visit, and your doctors adjust your other medicines when needed.

Cost and insurance

Visits are billed like any other doctor visit. Medication is billed separately, and coverage for the medicine varies widely by plan.

Medicare
Illinois Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Humana

Not sure about your plan? Call (708) 529-7109 and we will check.

Self-pay prices

First visit: $129
Monthly check-in: $79

Fees may be adjusted due to complications or unforeseen circumstances.

Common questions

Is weight loss medicine safe with heart disease?

Often yes, and semaglutide is approved to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in some adults with heart disease. The doctor reviews your case first.

Will my blood pressure medicine need to change?

It may. Blood pressure often falls with weight loss, so we check it at each visit.

Do I need to see a cardiologist first?

Not always. The doctor will tell you if a heart visit is needed before you start.

Can these medicines affect my heart rate?

They can raise the resting heart rate slightly in some people. Tell the doctor about a fast or irregular heartbeat.

Where are the cardiologists?

Next door, at Palos Cardiovascular & Vein Center, 10378 S. Harlem Ave.

Weight loss medicine with a heart condition in Palos Hills.