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Weight Loss Oral Medication Kits

Weight loss treatment plans to help reduce appetite and curb cravings with oral medications.

Important safety information:

Bupropion
, 

Metformin
, 

Topiramate
, 

Vitamin B12
, 

Naltrexone

Meet oral medication kits

As part of your weight loss plan, you can access a custom oral medication kit if a provider determines it’s right for you and your weight loss goals.

If prescribed, a licensed provider will provide treatment instructions with your weight loss plan. These medications are taken orally once or twice daily depending on your unique weight loss goals.

It’s common to experience some side effects like nausea as you adjust to the medication. A fast-acting anti-nausea medication is included with treatment at no extra cost, if eligible.

  • Metformin's potential side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and upset stomach. Taking medication with meals can help reduce these side effects.

  • Bupropion’s potential side effects include trouble sleeping and feeling anxious.

  • Topiramate's potential side effects include tingling of the arms and legs (paresthesia), changing how foods taste, especially with carbonated beverages, sleepiness/drowsiness, difficulty with memory, effects on thinking and alertness, and kidney stones.

  • Naltrexone's potential side effects include nausea and vomiting.

We’re here for you every step of the way as you adjust to your medication

  • Your custom kit, dosage, and how fast you increase is personalized to you and your provider can help make adjustments as needed, anytime

  • Unlimited provider messaging at no extra cost

  • Free easy-to-follow guides on how to get started made by weight loss experts in the Hims app

Compounded drug products are not approved nor evaluated for safety, effectiveness, or quality by FDA.

Not available in all 50 states. Weight Loss by Hims medication kits are prescribed based on what your provider determines is medically appropriate and necessary for you. This may include prescribing generic drug products, and/or compounded products if appropriate and necessary. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions, including online provider consultation requirements.

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What are oral medication kits?

Hims offers personalized medication kits that can include a combination of bupropion, metformin, topiramate, vitamin B12, and naltrexone. Taken as once or twice daily pills, these medications work together to support your weight loss goals.

How oral medication kits work

More than
motivation

Underlying factors, like genetics and hormones, can cause cravings and hunger, making weight loss difficult.

Made to
fit you

Based on your needs, a provider may recommend a mix of medications to help address these factors.

Winning
team

These medication combinations can make it easier to develop healthy habits for long-term weight loss.

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What to expect with oral medications.

Daily; orally with water.

  • If prescribed, your provider will start your treatment at a lower dose to help minimize common early possible side effects and help your body adjust.
  • While your body adjusts to the medication, you may experience some mild side effects. This is common and should subside over the first month. Side effects are a common part of the weight loss treatment journey. If you experience more serious side effects, reach out to your medical provider.

Frequently asked questions

There are plenty of brand name and generic prescription drugs that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for people struggling with high BMI (body mass index), obesity, or other weight-related health conditions. Medications such as Ozempic® (semaglutide), Wegovy® (semaglutide), Rybelsus® (semaglutide), Mounjaro® (tirzepatide), Zepbound® (tirzepatide), Saxenda® (liraglutide), IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide), Qsymia® (phentermine-topiramate), Adipex-P® (phentermine), Lomaira® (phentermine), Alli® (orlistat), Xenical® (orlistat), Contrave® (naltrexone-bupropion), as well as other medications like antidepressants prescribed off-label. Many have also had clinical trials.

Through Hims you can get access to compounded semaglutide (the same active ingredient as Ozempic® and Wegovy®). Hims also offers access to personalized prescription medication kits that can include metformin, bupropion, topiramate, vitamin B12, and naltrexone. Taken as a once-daily pill, these medications work in different ways to support your weight loss goals. Your provider will help you find the right medication based on your custom weight loss profile.

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Through Hims you can get GLP-1 weight loss drugs for as little as $165 a month (when you sign up for a 12-month plan which you’ll pay for upfront in full). The oral medication kits start at just $69 a month with a 10-month plan. Total pricing varies at checkout.

Medications like GLP-1s actually don’t have to cost thousands of dollars every month without the brand name markup. At Hims, we are leveraging our size and scale to ensure access to high-quality supplies of compounded GLP-1s. This keeps prices low for our customers and ensures that providers through Hims can prescribe what is truly best for you.

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You’ll begin by answering questions about your medical history and weight loss goals to create a custom weight loss profile. A licensed healthcare professional will review your information—all 100% online.

If treatment is right for you, you’ll receive a message from a provider with information about your personalized plan.

For people who haven’t had success losing body weight with lifestyle changes, counting calories, or over-the-counter options like supplements, weight loss medication can be a helpful addition to a comprehensive weight loss plan.

Be sure to share any underlying health conditions, health problems, or medical conditions with your healthcare provider as you start your weight management journey such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, glaucoma, pancreatitis, thyroid conditions, blood sugar issues, constipation, heart disease, recent hospitalization, or any other adverse events in your health, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Only take medical advice from a licensed medical provider.

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No video visit is required; a provider will review your information 100% online. If prescribed, you’ll get unlimited online access to message your provider as needed for follow-ups, adjustments, and answers to your questions.

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No, Hims does not require insurance. We have a straight-forward approach to pricing and billing, as well as affordable generic options to make taking care of yourself as simple as possible.

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As a science-backed weight loss program that’s been developed by experts, your unique treatment plan is designed to support healthy, sustainable results.

Because everyone’s weight loss journey is different, the timeline for results may vary from person to person. In general, it’s important to incorporate healthy lifestyle and wellness changes such as:

  • Taking your medication as directed
  • Supporting your progress with healthy nutrition
  • Incorporating consistent, moderate physical activity into your routine
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A state-licensed provider reviews the health history, weight loss goals, and unique patient needs of every individual patient to see if they qualify before prescribing any kind of treatment.

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Medication is a long-term use weight loss treatment not meant for short-term use. When you stop taking it, the triggers that previously drove unhealthy eating behaviors may return. Always speak with a licensed medical provider before stopping treatment.

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Remember, results aren’t instant. Because everyone’s weight loss journey is different, the timeline for results may vary from person to person.

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It’s common to experience some side effects like nausea and upset stomach as your body adjusts to the medication. They're usually temporary and are easier to manage when you know what to do. We’re here for you every step of the way as you adjust to your medication

Your dosage and how fast you increase your dosage is personalized to you, and your provider can help make adjustments as needed, anytime

Free step-by-step guides made by weight loss experts in the

Hims app

24/7 messaging with a licensed provider at no extra cost

Personalized dosage and medication adjustments as needed by licensed provider

To help your body adjust, a fast-acting anti-nausea medication is included with treatment at no extra cost, if eligible

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Featured reviews

80% of compounded GLP-1 customers feel healthier

since starting weight loss treatment through Hims & Hers.*

Ryan S.

“My provider gave me a comprehensive rundown of everything I needed to know about my treatment, including potential side effects, dosage instructions, etc.”

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Roger V.

“Messaging the doctor was really quick and easy and I don’t have to wait to make an appointment or bother with an office.”

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Jeff W.

“I heard that Hims was online so I downloaded the app, answered a handful of questions, and a week later received my first box of medicine.”

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James K.

One quick, but comprehensive, intake form later and I was messaging with a board-certified physician about the weight loss medication kit that is going to work best for me.”

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Justin M.

“This weight loss program wasn't just a means to an end; it was a catalyst for a healthier, happier version of myself.”

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Customer was compensated for their opinion. Results have not been independently verified. Individual results will vary. Weight Loss by Hims includes medication along with a reduced calorie diet and increased exercise.

*Based on self-reported data from approximately 365 Hims & Hers customers 2+ months in tenure on a personalized treatment plan including compounded GLP-1 injections, along with a reduced calorie diet and exercise.

Important Safety Information

COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of:
  • >27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight or obesity)
Limitations of Use:
  • Co-administration with other COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE-containing products or any GLP-1 receptor agonist is not recommended.
  • The safety and efficacy of coadministration with other products for weight management have not been established.
  • COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE has not been studied in patients with a history of pancreatitis.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
  • In rodents, SEMAGLUTIDE causes thyroid C-cell tumors in clinically relevant exposures. It is unknown whether SEMAGLUTIDE causes thyroid C-cell tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in humans as the human relevance of SEMAGLUTIDE-induced rodent thyroid C-cell tumors has not been determined
  • SEMAGLUTIDE is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of MTC or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Counsel patients regarding the potential risk of MTC and symptoms of thyroid tumors.
Do not take COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE if you:
  • Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2).
  • Have been diagnosed with Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
  • Have been diagnosed with pancreatitis or history of pancreatitis
  • Have a diagnosis or history of gastroparesis - severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems with digesting food
  • Have a known allergy to semaglutide/any other GLP-1 drug or any of the inactive ingredients in COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE. Inactive ingredients include: di-sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide pellets and water.
  • Have a history of suicidal attempts or active suicidal ideation
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
  • Acute Pancreatitis: Has occurred in clinical trials. Discontinue promptly if pancreatitis is suspected. Do not restart if pancreatitis is confirmed.
  • Acute Gallbladder Disease: Has occurred in clinical trials. If cholelithiasis is suspected, gallbladder studies and clinical follow-up are indicated.
  • Gastroparesis: Uncommon, but more serious, gastrointestinal adverse effect may also occur more frequently with GLP-1 receptor agonists than with other weight loss agents.
  • Hypoglycemia: Concomitant use with an insulin secretagogue or insulin may increase the risk of hypoglycemia, including severe hypoglycemia. Reducing the dose of insulin secretagogue or insulin may be necessary. Inform all patients of the risk of hypoglycemia and educate them on the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.
  • Acute Kidney Injury: Has occurred. Monitor renal function when initiating or escalating doses of COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE in patients reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions or in those with renal impairment reporting severe adverse gastrointestinal reactions.
  • Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylactic reactions and angioedema have been reported postmarketing. Discontinue COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE if suspected and promptly seek medical advice.
  • Females and males of reproductive potential: Discontinue COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy because of the long half-life of COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE.
  • Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm. When pregnancy is recognized, discontinue COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE immediately
  • Diabetic Retinopathy Complications in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Has been reported in trials with COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE. Patients with a history of diabetic retinopathy should be monitored. Diabetic retinopathy damages blood vessels in the retina and can scar your retina. As the scars get bigger, they can pull on your retina and detach it from the back of your eye, a serious condition called retinal detachment.
  • Heart Rate Increase: Monitor heart rate at regular intervals.
  • Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: Monitor for depression or suicidal thoughts. Discontinue COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE if symptoms develop.
  • A recent study suggested there may be a connection between semaglutide use and increased risk for a blinding eye disease called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). There isn't enough data yet to suggest patients should be concerned or should stop taking their medications. People who have diabetes are already at risk for NAION, whether they use semaglutide or not. It is premature to conclude that the association is a causal association. More research is necessary to test the hypothesis. Until then, patients should be aware of this information and make a careful, informed choice based on their individual risk profile.
Side Effects Most common side effects (incidence ≥ 5%) in adults or pediatric patients aged 12 years and older are: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, abdominal distension, eructation, hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes, flatulence, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and nasopharyngitis.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch
DRUG INTERACTIONS COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE delays gastric emptying. May impact absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. Use with caution.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
  • Pregnancy: May cause fetal harm. When pregnancy is recognized, discontinue COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE.
  • Females and Males of Reproductive Potential: Discontinue COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy because of the long half-life of COMPOUNDED SEMAGLUTIDE.