Key Points: Constipation is a common side effect of tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound), caused by the medication slowing down digestion
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Unlike insurance claims data, which tend to reflect usage among diabetic or obese patients with treatment covered by insurance, Numerators data also capture households that use GLP-1 drugs off-label, including many who pay out of pocket and do not meet the clinical criteria for obesity, providing a broader view of adoption patterns
If the alcohol benefit requires the maximum dose, then side effects, cost, and access all become part of the calculation for anyone considering it for that purpose
Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and healthy lifestyle
Generally, many leading insurance plans now acknowledge semaglutide as crucial for weight management