At MP Weight Loss, most patients begin at the same safe starting dose. From there, your plan is adjusted around your progress, side effects, goals, and provider guidance.
If a dose is working, increasing is not always the best next step.
Here is what it takes to qualify for the MP Weight Loss program.
Our program is currently for patients who live in Texas due to our state board license.
Patients must meet our minimum age requirement for treatment consideration.
BMI is one of the starting criteria reviewed before treatment.
Your provider reviews contraindications, side effects, goals, and medication options.
This page keeps pricing simple. Full medication pricing depends on medication, dose, and pharmacy.
For detailed dosing tables, use the full pricing page.
Includes the new patient consultation plus introductory medication pricing.
$225 consult + medication
Includes the new patient consultation plus introductory medication pricing.
$225 consult + medication
Oral medication availability and pricing may vary based on medication, pharmacy, and eligibility.
$225 consult + medication
Medication is only one part of the plan. We focus on appetite control, realistic nutrition, follow-up care, and long-term maintenance.
Weekly injectable option that may help reduce hunger, improve fullness, and support a calorie deficit when used with a structured plan.
Weekly injectable option that may be considered for appropriate patients after provider review and discussion of goals, risk, and cost.
Some patients may prefer or qualify for oral medications. Availability depends on medical history, medication choice, and pharmacy access.
We do not increase medication just to increase it. If a dose is working and side effects are manageable, repeating a dose may be the right move.
Most patients begin at the same safe starting point so the body has time to adjust.
We look at appetite, side effects, weight trend, hydration, protein intake, and how you feel.
Your dose may repeat or increase depending on progress and tolerance.
We help you think beyond the shot: habits, maintenance, and what happens when goals are reached.
Why would a patient start at a different dose strength? If they have a recent history of being on a GLP-1 journey with us or another clinic.
GLP-1 medications are not appropriate for everyone. A medical review is required before treatment.
Side effects should be discussed with your provider, especially if they are severe or persistent.
Some weight regain can happen after stopping GLP-1 medication because appetite signals may return.
That is why we focus on building habits while the medication is helping, not waiting until the end.
Support fullness and muscle maintenance while eating less.
Help reduce constipation and support better day-to-day tolerance.
Review dose, progress, side effects, and whether maintenance should be discussed.
Dr. Carter Moore is our medical director and weight loss specialist.
Clayton is a trained GLP-1 coach and patient zero of MP Weight Loss.
Patricia is a registered nurse and helps patients through their weight loss journey.
Lucy is a software tool we created to help patients with their journey. You must have a ChatGPT account.
Work with Lucy!
“I’ve been on both of the injections over the last three years! To date, I’ve lost close to 90 lbs. I feel way better! I hope to never see the guy on the left ever again!” – Clay Moore, MP Weight Loss Co-Owner and GLP-1 Coach
The first 4 weeks are usually an adjustment period. Later weeks are often when the medication feels more consistent and effective.
| What to Expect | Weeks 1–4 (“Adjustment Period”) | Weeks 5+ / Later Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Main goal | Help your body get used to the medication. | Build toward a more effective working dose. |
| Dose stage | Usually the starter dose. This lower starting dose is used to help reduce GI side effects. | Dose is often increased gradually if tolerated, based on the prescriber’s plan. |
| Appetite changes | Appetite may go down, but it can feel inconsistent from week to week. | Appetite control is often more steady once a higher tolerated dose is reached. |
| Weight loss | Some people lose early, some lose very little. Early progress can be slow or uneven. | Weight loss is usually more noticeable over time, especially after dose increases and consistency. |
| Common symptoms | Nausea, fullness, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, and lower appetite are more common. | These may improve over time, but can flare up again after each dose increase. |
| Why it feels different | Your stomach and body are adapting to slower digestion and earlier fullness. | Your body may be more adjusted, but each increase can create a mini adjustment period. |
| What is normal | Getting full faster, eating less, mild nausea, mild constipation, and less “food noise.” | Better portion control, steadier satiety, improved routine, and fewer side effects for many people. |
| What is also normal | One week feeling stronger than the next, small scale drops, or almost no scale change yet. | Gradual progress, occasional plateaus, or needing more time before the next step. |
| Best focus | Hydration, smaller meals, slower eating, protein, fiber, and bowel regularity. | Stay consistent, support protein and muscle, keep hydration up, and adjust habits as appetite decreases. |
The first 4 weeks are usually not the full fat-loss phase. They are the body-adjustment phase. The body is adapting while the medication is started at a lower dose.
Weeks 1–4 = adjustment.
Later weeks = more consistent effect.
Each dose increase may cause a short re-adjustment period.
Quick answers for patients comparing medication options, cost, and next steps.
No. Patients may start at the same safe starting dose, but the plan is adjusted based on progress, side effects, goals, and provider guidance.
If a dose is working and side effects are manageable, increasing is not always the best next step. A repeated dose may be appropriate.
MP Weight Loss is a self-pay clinic. Compounded medication is generally not billed through insurance. Some oral medications may vary depending on pharmacy and coverage.
Many patients notice appetite changes in the first few weeks, but the first 30 days are often an adjustment period. Results vary.
No extreme dieting is required, but protein, hydration, smaller portions, and consistent habits usually improve results and tolerance.
That depends on your situation. Some patients transition to maintenance, some reduce dose, and some stop with a structured plan. This should be discussed with your provider.