Insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid do not cover weight loss programs -- this is a self-pay program averaging $250-$300/month after the first month special
Weight loss continues steadily at 1 to 3 pounds per week
For example, one study that looked at weight gain and other side effects in 100 people taking SSRIs showed: Zoloft (sertraline): 49.1% reported weight gain Prozac (fluoxetine): 37.5% reported weight gain Lexapro (escitalopram): 41% reported weight gain Related Medications Zoloft (sertraline) Prozac (fluoxetine) Paxil (paroxetine) Celexa (citalopram) Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) Effexor XR (venlafaxine ER) Remeron (mirtazapine) Wellbutrin (bupropion) Sources Multiple medical journal articles and resources were referenced for this information
The medication slows gastric emptying, allowing food to remain in the stomach longer
For individuals without diabetes using tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight management, clinically significant hypoglycemia is rare unless combined with medications that independently lower blood glucose
Mounjaro is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist while Ozempic only targets the GLP-1 receptor, thereby providing better blood sugar control