Cost: Most weight loss medications are costly and may not be covered by insurance, making it an ongoing expense
If a specific GLP-1 drug, such as Ozempic, is causing intolerable side effects, speak with your healthcare provider about trying another antidiabetic or weight loss medication with the same active ingredient, such as Wegovy (weight loss drug), or another medication from the same class of GLP-1 medications, such as Mounjaro, which may be better tolerated
Patients exploring medically assisted weight loss in California want a provider that understands both their health needs and their goals
We additionally invite research that addresses key safety considerations, such as biliary and gallbladder complications, perioperative aspiration risk, psychiatric outcomes, and patterns of weight regain or loss of lean mass
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