The good news is that most reactions are mild and short-lived: tenderness, a small bruise, or a bit of redness usually settle within 24 to 72 hours
Your safety is worth the small additional cost of fresh supplies
Not all prescribers endorse this approach, so discuss it with yours first
Common Prior Authorization Criteria BMI documentation: Most states require a documented BMI of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea) Failed lifestyle modification: Typically 3 to 6 months of documented dietary counseling and physical activity recommendations that did not produce adequate weight loss Step therapy: Some states require patients to try and fail less expensive medications (phentermine, orlistat) before approving GLP-1 coverage Provider qualification: Some Medicaid plans require the prescriber to have completed training in obesity medicine
The most common adverse events are gastrointestinal: nausea (occurring in 12-33% of subjects depending on dose), diarrhea, constipation, and decreased appetite
Check the nutrition labels while food shopping to see how much vitamin B12 different foods contain
