Questions to Ask Before Starting Weight Loss Medication | San Antonio, TX | TeleSlim Clinic
Questions to Ask Before Starting Weight Loss Medication: A San Antonio, TX Checklist
Starting a prescription weight-loss medicine is a significant decision. Bring this list to your visit so you leave knowing what to expect.
About the medicine
- What is the name of the medicine, and is it FDA-approved for weight management?
- How is it taken: injection or pill, how often and at what time?
- What is the starting dose, and how does the dose change over time?
- How long might I take it?
About safety
- Is there a boxed warning, and what does it mean for me?
- Which side effects are common, and which should make me call right away?
- Does it interact with my other medicines or supplements?
- Does it affect birth control, pregnancy plans or breastfeeding?
- Is it a controlled substance, and what rules apply?
About cost
- What will the visits cost, and what will the medicine cost at the pharmacy?
- What will I pay if the dose changes?
- Can I get a superbill for my insurer? Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
About the plan
- How often will I be seen, and how do I reach someone between visits?
- What nutrition and activity support is included?
- What happens if I do not tolerate the medicine or I want to switch?
- What is the plan for maintaining weight over the long term?
What to bring
A list of your medicines and supplements, your diagnoses, your approximate height and weight, past weight-loss efforts and your goals.
Questions from San Antonio patients
What if I forget to ask something?
Bring it up at your monthly follow-up, or contact the clinic.
Where can I read more about specific medicines?
See Zepbound, Wegovy, oral Wegovy and Foundayo.
Cost and how to get started
TeleSlim Clinic visits are self-pay: $99 for the first video consultation and $99 per month for physician follow-up, with lower per-month rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans (see our cost guide for San Antonio). The medication is a separate cost paid at the pharmacy or through manufacturer programs. Cash prices for weight-loss medications typically run about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose, and they change over time, so ask your pharmacy for the current price. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer, but reimbursement is not guaranteed (see insurance and weight loss medication in San Antonio).
TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication, and we do not offer compounded GLP-1 medications. If your physician prescribes a medicine, the prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose. Visits are by video with Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP, who is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and licensed to practice in Texas. TeleSlim Clinic serves adults 18 and older.
Book your $99 video visit to talk through your options with a Texas-licensed physician.
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This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. Individual results vary. Always read the manufacturer's full prescribing information.
