Well, the drugs are just expensive, right?, DiStefano said, and a lot of people are overweight, and so if you were to just pay for these drugs for everyone, right, who meet the, you know, the FDA, BMI threshold, etc., you would spend a lot of money up front. Additionally, Medicaid and Medicare programs do not cover the drugs
GLP-1s work best when combined with behavioral support and nutrition coaching
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If you experience severe reactions such as an irregular heartbeat or trouble breathing, stop use immediately and consult your healthcare provider
In some cases, temporarily reducing the Zepbound dose, extending the time between dose escalations, or maintaining treatment at a lower dose may be appropriate while your body adjusts to the medication