These results have led major medical organizations, including the American Heart Association, to recognize GLP-1 medications as legitimate therapeutic tools for weight management and metabolic health in otherwise healthy populations
The FDA warned that patients shouldn't use a compounded drug if an approved one is available, and it cautioned that some compounding pharmacies have been selling semaglutide salts instead of the base form that's been tested
For most individuals, side effects are usually more prominent shortly after injecting the medication and wear off as the week progresses
While itching is not among the most common side effects of Zepbound (which include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation), healthcare providers should counsel patients about the possibility of skin reactions and provide guidance on appropriate management strategies
Most adults (70%) who have taken GLP-1 drugs say their insurance covered at least a part of the cost of these drugs, including about half (48%) who say their insurance covered part of the cost of these drugs and about one in five (22%) who say their insurance covered all of the cost