Personalized Medicine & Combined Drug Therapy for Weight Loss

These are prescription medications for treating obesity, prescribed only by a licensed physician. Treatment of obesity using these medications should be done under a doctor's supervision, and requires personalized medication adjustment for each patient, after understanding their medical history, including consideration of underlying conditions, regular medication use, recognizing the mechanism of their problem, and understanding additional behavioral and emotional characteristics.

The uniqueness of our center, compared to self-treatment or treatment by a doctor who does not specialize in obesity treatment, is that we personally accompany patients throughout the journey and don't let them fall. We have a comprehensive support system available 24 hours a day and a multi-disciplinary team – that helps you know how to maintain results over time. Dr. Raz tailors the medication to the patient – not the patient to the medication, knowing that patients do not respond identically to every drug, and understanding that at some point the human body may get used to the medication, which could reduce its effectiveness. At such a stage, Dr. Raz knows how to change medications, adjust dosages and combine several medications simultaneously during treatment, in order to achieve maximum weight loss. The close supervision, guidance and professional follow-up make all the difference from any other treatment framework.

Unlike other weight loss programs and dietary supplements, many of which are unregulated and not accompanied by medical advice and monitoring, the medication-based treatment program is integrative and comprehensive, combining a range of tools and options and addressing the patient individually. The treatment plan must include medical follow-up as well as nutritional monitoring by a professional team, for ongoing process control and real-time monitoring of various issues, which increases the safety of using the medication.

There are currently several effective medications for treating obesity, which work to balance the mechanisms responsible for satiety areas in the brain as well as the stomach. Some medications act on the hunger and satiety mechanism in the brain, while others work on breaking down fat from food in the stomach. The treatment reduces the need to eat between meals, increases the feeling of fullness, and encourages patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle and maintain their figure for a long time.

Prescription medications for treating obesity have been proven in clinical trials to be effective and safe for use, and are therefore approved for use by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) and the Israeli Ministry of Health.

As with any medication, each drug has different efficacy and safety profiles, and side effects vary accordingly. The side effects that may develop as a result of drug treatment vary depending on the type of medication taken, with the most common being mainly gastrointestinal (effects related to the digestive system). It should be noted that not all those taking these medications will experience side effects, and the impact is individual. The goal is for the patient to feel good throughout the treatment, which is why follow-up and availability are important – in order to make immediate changes, resolve any side effects that may arise, and help with adaptation to the medication.

Every day, people like you come here with the same fears. Dr. Raz's unique experience in treating such fears is knowing how to cross this bridge with patients and accompany them hand in hand, until they feel completely safe and relaxed.

Bariatric surgeries, while potentially contributing to significant weight loss, are not a magic solution and do not replace lifestyle changes. Rather, they are part of the process of weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight over time. In cases where weight regain has occurred after bariatric surgery, it can be treated with obesity medications that balance the body's disrupted satiety and hunger mechanisms. It should be noted that certain medications are not suitable for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery, so it is very important to match the right medication to the patient. The importance of medical diagnosis and tailoring a focused and personalized treatment plan is critical. The goal is to cause the patient who underwent the surgery to change their thought patterns that led to weight regain and to persist with these patterns over time.

The duration of treatment programs varies from patient to patient, according to medical and personal needs. After consultation with the doctor, the patient can work together with the doctor and staff to build a personalized plan lasting a variable number of months.