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As of July 2023, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wisconsin are the only states that cover Wegovy without requiring Medicaid beneficiaries to try less expensive drugs first
Even when used as directed by a doctor, people can have stomach and bowel side effects, including nausea, vomiting and constipation, especially when they start the drugs
Semaglutide can assist with weight loss, but it works best when combined with healthy eating habits
A headache can still occur while taking Ozempic, but it may be related to reduced food intake, dehydration, or low blood sugar rather than a direct medication effect
The UVA researchers concluded that GLP-1 induced weight loss comes with a cost : a significant portion of the weight lost is lean mass (muscle), and theres no clear enhancement of fitness to offset that