Federal insurers like TRICARE and Medicaid also cover some obesity treatments, and Medicare is currently working to overcome a regulatory barrier to covering GLP-1s
Contact your GP urgently if you experience severe persistent abdominal pain, as this may indicate pancreatitis requiring immediate cessation of treatment
Most patients increase their dose every four weeks, moving from 2.5mg through 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, and potentially up to 15mg depending on response and tolerance
If your side effects are severe or persistent, contact your healthcare provider
You may recognize brand names like Wegovy and Ozempic (GLP-1 agonists) and Zepbound and Mounjaro (GLP-1/GIP medications)
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