Your provider will discuss your lab results, explain your medication options, talk about potential side effects, and map out a customized treatment plan
No mechanism of action explains how b12 would reduce nausea caused by delayed gastric emptying
Every treatment plan is guided by the patients needs and the experienced, clinical judgment of licensed providers
Adverse events, such as infections, headache, gastrointestinal adverse events, and skin lesions were reported in some studies
Prior Authorization Requirements When Anthem does cover Wegovy or Zepbound, it typically requires prior authorization: Clinical Requirements BMI of 30 or higher, OR BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related condition Documentation Requirements Medical records supporting the diagnosis Evidence of previous weight loss attempts Sometimes: trial of other weight loss medications first (step therapy) Initial approval period: Typically 6 to 12 months
Consider procedural sedation and/or endoscopic disimpaction in severe cases