The tradeoff is that patients need to be prepared for dose escalation, possible side effects, and the importance of hydration, protein intake, bowel regularity, and consistent follow-up
Use a food scale
Persistent or unusual symptoms should always be discussed with a clinician for reassurance
Using prescription data, we evaluated both overall prescribing rates across all GLP-1s, with a focus on AOM tirzepatide and AOM semaglutide
Commercial insurance plans have widely varying policies regarding anti-obesity medications, with many providing limited or no coverage, viewing them as lifestyle interventions rather than medical necessities
Zepbound comes in pre-filled, single-dose pens or vials, in the following strengths: 2.5 mg/0.5 ml 5 mg/ 0.5 ml 7.5 mg/0.5 ml 10 mg/0.5 ml 12.5 mg/0.5 ml 15 mg/0.5 ml The recommended starting dose of Zepbound is 2.5 mg weekly, which can be increased in 2.5 mg dose increments every four weeks, up to a maximum weekly dose of 15 mg