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Distinguishing between the side effects of GLP-1 medications and symptoms of a Vitamin B12 deficiency can be challenging, but there are clear signs that set them apart

Call Aetna, review your plans formulary, or use Ros insurance checker to see if your plan covers Mounjaro (which has the same active ingredient as Zepbound but is approved for type 2 diabetes), other weight loss GLP-1s like Saxenda or Wegovy, or prescription weight loss pills

Some providers may prescribe phentermine for a few weeks to kickstart weight loss while a patient is slowly titrating up to their full dose of a GLP-1

Most GLP-1 patients begin at 0.25 mg once weekly and increase every 14 weeks based on tolerance and weight loss response

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Enhanced Quality of Life : Bariatric patients report improved quality-of-life and longer lives with bariatric surgery