For instance, Anthem uses a three-tier system and designates brand-name Mounjaro and Wegovy as tier 2 drugs
Its not 100% clear that the drugs are associated [with NAION], says Amanda Henderson, MD, chief of the Neuro-ophthalmology Division at the Wilmer Eye Institute and associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Who Shouldnt Take It: People with a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or those who are allergic to semaglutide, shouldnt take it
In clinical trials, up to 15 percent of patients taking the full dose had to discontinue treatment due to side effects, which can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
Consistency is keystaying on track with your injections and maintaining healthy habits will ensure you see the best possible outcomes from semaglutide