Patients should contact their healthcare provider if they experience persistent vomiting or diarrhea that could lead to dehydration or kidney problems, or if they develop severe abdominal pain
Wegovy European Public Assessment Report (EPAR)
In one case: Weight: 177 161 lb Body fat: 15.4% 13.6% Visceral fat: 8 6 Muscle mass: 142 132 lb Muscle ratio increased: 54.7% 55.8% Importantly: muscle mass decreased in absolute terms, but fat reduction outpaced it, increasing relative muscle ratio
Proportional Muscle Loss: The percentage of weight lost from lean mass is practically identical between the two drugs
Lifestyle changes like exercise, stress reduction, and sleep can also optimize endogenous GLP-1 creation
I got the prior authorization you required for me, and now youre mid-year taking it away from me is so impactful that it should be illegal. Although coverage exceptions may be an option, the appeals process takes time