Who qualifies for prescription weight loss medication?

Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. A doctor reviews your health history first because these medications are not suitable for everyone.

What is the difference between Wegovy, Zepbound, Foundayo, and Contrave?

Wegovy and Zepbound are once-weekly injections, Foundayo is a once-daily GLP-1 tablet, and Contrave is a daily tablet that works on appetite and cravings. Your doctor helps you choose based on your health history and preferences.

How much weight can I expect to lose?

Results vary. In clinical trials people lost around 15% of body weight on Wegovy and up to around 20% on Zepbound over roughly 16 months alongside diet and activity changes.

What are the side effects?

Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting are most common with GLP-1 medications and usually ease over a few weeks. Rare serious effects include pancreatitis and gallbladder problems.

Does the $39 visit include the medication?

No. The fee covers the consultation. Any prescription is sent to your pharmacy, where you pay for the medication. Insurance coverage for weight loss medication varies.

Will I need follow-up visits?

Yes. Doses are increased step by step over several months and refills depend on how you tolerate treatment, so plan on regular check-ins.

Online Weight Loss Treatment Visit

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Review your health history with August for free, then connect with a board-certified MD for $39 to discuss prescription weight loss medication such as Wegovy, Zepbound, or Contrave, if appropriate.

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HIPAA Compliant

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All 50 states

HIPAA Compliant

Board-certified

No hidden fees

All 50 states

HIPAA Compliant

Board-certified

No hidden fees

All 50 states

HIPAA Compliant

Board-certified

No hidden fees

All 50 states

HIPAA Compliant

Board-certified

No hidden fees

All 50 states

What to expect from your Weight Loss Treatment visit

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Share your details

Chat with August, answer a few questions about your health and fitness goals. And, August will guide you to the right care option.

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Sit back and relax

Get a board-certified MD within minutes. Receive real-time updates and chat with the doctor anytime. No skipping the office, no commute, or face-time.

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Get care plan in minutes

Get notified when your care plan is ready. Your doctor shares a personalised note with clear next steps, and sends prescription directly to local pharmacy of your choice.

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Follow-up anytime, free

Ask follow-up questions for a visit upto 365 days for free. Your care with August is just a few taps away.

Ongoing support, always available.

With an online doctor visit, you connect with licensed physicians who treat everyday health needs and more complex ones too.

Our licensed MDs follow your progress and adjust your care over time. If you get a prescription, we manage the dose and watch for side effects. You can also chat with August AI for a free symptom review anytime. You never have to handle your care alone.

All your care in one place. That's the August AI difference.

From your first online doctor visit, we help you weigh your options, connect you with the right licensed MDs, and manage your prescriptions. It's complete care that looks at your goals, history, and lifestyle, so you can move forward with confidence.

Why Online Weight Loss Treatment

Reasons to start online doctor visit for Weight Loss Treatment

Prescription weight loss medications, including GLP-1 treatments like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide), the daily tablet Foundayo (orforglipron), and Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion), can help you lose weight alongside changes to diet and activity. A doctor reviews your BMI, health history, and goals to decide whether medication is right for you.

You have a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure or prediabetes.
Diet and exercise alone have not helped you reach or keep a healthy weight.
You want to know whether a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound is right for you.
You would prefer a daily tablet such as Foundayo or Contrave over a weekly injection.
You are already taking a weight loss medication and need to continue or step up your dose.
You want a licensed MD to walk you through side effects, dosing, and what to expect.

Not sure this care is right for you?

Start by chatting with August AI. Share what's been going on, and we'll help you understand the right next step. When you're ready, we'll coordinate everything and make sure you have clear follow-up on your results.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most weight loss medications are approved for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, or sleep apnea. A doctor also reviews your health history, because these medications are not suitable for everyone, including people who are pregnant, have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer, or have certain other conditions.

Wegovy (semaglutide) is a once-weekly GLP-1 injection. Zepbound (tirzepatide) is a once-weekly injection that acts on both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily GLP-1 tablet for people who prefer not to inject. Contrave combines naltrexone and bupropion in a daily tablet that works on appetite and cravings rather than on GLP-1. Your doctor will help you choose based on your health history, preferences, and what your pharmacy and insurance can support.

Results vary from person to person. In clinical trials, people taking Wegovy lost around 15% of their body weight on average, and people taking Zepbound lost up to around 20%, over roughly 16 months alongside changes to diet and activity. Medication works best as part of a broader plan that includes nutrition, movement, and sleep.

The most common side effects of GLP-1 medications are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting, especially when starting or increasing a dose. These usually ease over a few weeks. Rare but serious side effects include pancreatitis and gallbladder problems. Contrave can cause nausea, headache, and trouble sleeping, and is not suitable for people with a seizure disorder or who take opioids. Your doctor will review warning signs with you.

No. The visit fee covers your consultation with a board-certified doctor. If a prescription is appropriate, it is sent to your preferred pharmacy and you pay the pharmacy for the medication. Coverage for weight loss medication varies widely by insurance plan, and GLP-1 medications can be expensive without coverage, so your doctor can discuss which options are realistic for you.

Yes. GLP-1 medications are started at a low dose and increased step by step over several months, and refills depend on how you are tolerating treatment. Plan on regular check-ins with a doctor to review progress, side effects, and dose changes.