A: According to ro.co , eligibility requirements include: Age 18+ (some services may require 21+) Resident of state where Ro operates weight loss services BMI 30 (obesity) OR BMI 27 (overweight) with at least one weight-related condition No personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) No Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Not pregnant, planning pregnancy within 2 months, or breastfeeding No contraindications for GLP-1 medications Provider approval required based on comprehensive medical evaluation Meeting basic eligibility doesn't guarantee medication approval
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You may notice: Mild appetite suppression Increased fullness after meals Reduced cravings Smaller portion sizes Weight loss is typically minimal during this stage
Some people though, might not need or want the full prescribed amount
The eligibility evaluation alone does not create a doctor-patient relationship, and clinicians retain sole discretion to prescribe
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