Palos Urgent Care

Semaglutide (Wegovy), prescribed and followed by a physician.

Semaglutide is a weekly shot for weight management. We prescribe it as Wegovy, the FDA-approved product.

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Medical weight loss

Semaglutide (Wegovy)

Semaglutide copies a gut hormone called GLP-1, so you feel full sooner and stay full longer. In the STEP 1 trial, adults without diabetes who took the 2.4 mg dose for 68 weeks lost about 15% of their body weight on average. These are averages and results vary, and weight often returns if the medicine is stopped.

Tell the doctor first if you

Are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
Have had pancreatitis or gallbladder problems
Have diabetes, kidney disease or slow stomach emptying
Have had medullary thyroid cancer, or it runs in your family
Have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2)
Have had a serious allergic reaction to the medicine

Severe stomach pain that does not go away? Stop the medicine and call us, or go to the emergency room.

What to expect

First visit
We review your health history, weight, blood pressure and medicines, and order bloodwork if needed.
Start low, go slow
The dose starts small and rises over several months to limit side effects.
Regular check-ins
We track your weight, side effects, blood pressure and blood sugar, and adjust the plan.

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

Who can take semaglutide for weight loss?

Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea.

Is Wegovy the same as Ozempic?

Both contain semaglutide. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight management, and the doses differ.

What are the common side effects?

Nausea, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting and stomach pain. They are usually mild and ease as your body adjusts.

Will the weight come back if I stop?

Often some of it does. We will review your progress and discuss a long-term treatment plan with you.

Is it safe if I have heart disease?

Often yes, and semaglutide is approved to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in some adults with heart disease. Cardiologists are next door.

Semaglutide (Wegovy) in Palos Hills.