Weight Loss Treatment : Ozempic, Rybelsus, Saxenda

Obesity & Weight Loss Treatment in Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (Malaysia)

Obesity can occur at any age. Based on the Ministry of Health (Malaysia), a study in 2017 shows that 36.2% of Malaysian aged 18-69 were overweight

Why Is Weight Loss Important to Your Health?

Obesity can lead to chronic medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. These conditions may lead to you developing heart diseases, strokes, and osteoarthritis.

Obesity can negatively affect your overall quality of life, body image, and self-esteem.

Weight Loss Treatment

Your doctor may do a physical examination, understand your eating habit, past medical history, and lifestyle.

The doctor may recommend some tests such as

• Blood sugar
• Cholesterol
• Thyroid Hormone Tests
• Insulin Test
• Cortisol Hormone Test
  
  

The tests are are to determine if your weight gain is a symptom of other medical conditions.

Your doctor will work with you to develop an exercise and diet plan.

In addition, your doctor may recommend weight loss medications. At Klinik Sentosa Puchong, we offer

1. Saxenda
2. Rybelsus
3. Ozempic

   
   

   Which Weight Loss Option Is Right for You?

   
   

   	Saxenda	Ozempic	Rybelsus
   Active Ingredient	Liraglutide	Semaglutide	Semaglutide
   Form	Injection	Injection	Oral tablet
   Dosage Frequency	Daily	Weekly	Daily
   How It Works	GLP-1 receptor agonist: reduces appetite, slows stomach emptying	Same mechanism: longer-acting GLP-1	Same as Ozempic (oral version)
   Main Indication	Weight management (approved for obesity)	Type 2 diabetes (widely used off-label for weight loss)	Type 2 diabetes (off-label for weight loss)
   FDA-Approved for Weight Loss	Yes	No (but used off-label effectively)	No (but used off-label)
   BMI Criteria	≥30, or ≥27 with weight-related condition	Same as Saxenda	Same as Saxenda
   Common Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, constipation, fatigue	Nausea, vomiting, constipation, appetite loss	Nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea
   Needle-Averse Suitability	Not ideal (requires daily injection)	Weekly injection (less frequent)	Yes – tablet taken by mouth
   Ideal For	Patients who want an approved weight loss drug and are comfortable with daily injections	Patients who prefer once-weekly dosing and want appetite control + glucose support	Patients who prefer oral tablets and want similar benefits as Ozempic
   Not Suitable For	History of medullary thyroid cancer, pancreatitis	Same contraindications as Saxenda	Same contraindications as Ozempic
   Storage Requirements	Refrigeration before first use	Refrigeration before use, then fridge or room temp	Room temp after dispensing (special handling)

   At Klinik Sentosa Puchong, we offer all three treatment options – Saxenda, Ozempic, and Rybelsus – under medical supervision to help you lose weight safely and effectively. Book a consultation today to find out which option is best for your body and lifestyle.