Judging the medication after 4 or 8 weeks, when you are still on a fraction of the therapeutic dose, is like judging a marathon after the first mile
To this end, we often prescribe GLP-1 agonists, specifically Semaglutide GLP-1 and Liraglutide, due to their efficacy in reducing blood glucose levels and promoting weight loss
Common side effects of GLP-1s The most common side effects for people taking a GLP-1 weight-loss medication are nausea, indigestion, constipation, and diarrhea
The most common side effects are nausea/vomiting, diarrhea and constipation
You may still have a copay or need prior authorization, but coverage is common
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