The right choice depends on the patient
The medication may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, particularly during initiation and dose increases, so use non-oral or barrier contraception for 4 weeks after starting and after each dose increase
Patients with Medicare , Medicaid , or commercial insurance may find that their insurance plan significantly lowers the cost
Common troche strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, and 10 mg per troche
How a clinic handles criticismand private informationsays a lot about its culture
One catch that trips people up: if you have type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, or MASH (metabolic liver disease), you cant use the Bridge at all, even if you clear the BMI thresholds above