This includes over-the-counter and prescription medications
To know exactly how much you can expect to pay, contact your insurance company to discuss your benefits and eligibility requirements, and ask if you will need a prior authorization form
Though the different dosages and types may impact the body in a variety of ways, generally, GLP-1 agonist medications may: Delay gastric emptying and slow the speed at which food leaves the stomach, and glucose may enter the blood
The FDA prescribing information for weight management formulations (Wegovy, Saxenda) includes warnings about monitoring for suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Experimental studies in animals provide additional insight: GLP-1 analogs increased testosterone synthesis and improved sperm mitochondrial integrity in diabetic and obese models
Cost and availability are also at play