Semaglutide vs Phentermine Many people are familiar with the weight loss medication phentermine. Phentermine has been used in weight loss therapy since the mid-1900s and was approved for long-term use in 2012. Semaglutide is new to the neighborhood as a weight loss drug, receiving its FDA approval in 2021. When choosing which medication is right for you, the tried and true or the new kid on the block, you may wonder – semaglutide vs. phentermine – which is the better medication? [...]

Breaking New Ground in Weight Loss with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Every day, countless articles focus on the newest weight loss medications: Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. Most of these articles repeat the same basic facts. But as a healthcare provider who has helped thousands more patients than the clinical trials that led to the approval of these drugs, I'm excited to share a unique viewpoint from the frontlines. While these drugs are groundbreaking, many people can reach their weight loss goals with minimal guidance, [...]

Embracing A Weight Loss Journey In the quest to lead healthier lives, we often come across a myriad of advice, diets, and trends that promise quick, miraculous results. But what if we told you that the path to weight loss doesn't have to be a solitary one marked by quick fixes? At Rivas Medical Weight Loss, we believe that each person's journey to a healthier body is unique. That's why we've built a weight loss program centered around you! Our weight [...]

Why doesn’t Ozempic work for me? The recent approval of semaglutide for weight loss has influenced many people to search for ways to be prescribed this wonderful weight loss drug. Many people can get Ozempic approved by their insurance but once they start taking it may not see the weight loss they were expecting. If you’ve been taking Ozempic and haven’t lost weight you’re probably wondering “Why doesn’t Ozempic work for me?” What is Ozempic? Ozempic is the branded version of [...]

Semaglutide vs. Liraglutide There are multiple weight loss drugs available, now more than ever before. It can be overwhelming to research every option and compare them to determine what is the best fit for you. If you are comparison shopping for a medication to help you with your weight loss goals, you are probably wondering – in a battle of semaglutide vs. liraglutide – which comes out on top? What is a GLP-1? Liraglutide (brand name Saxenda) and semaglutide (brand name Wegovy) [...]

Why doesn’t semaglutide work for me? Why am I not losing weight on Semaglutide? If you're using semaglutide and not experiencing the weight loss you expected, it's natural to question, “Why doesn’t semaglutide work for me?” At Rivas, we often find that patients who have previously bought semaglutide online have not received optimal outcomes due to several key factors: - Quality of Medication: We source our semaglutide exclusively from FDA-inspected and regulated 503B compounding pharmacies, ensuring the highest quality and efficacy of medication, [...]