Insurance deductibles, copays for telehealth visits, and lab work often exceed the medication price for patients managing side effects, dose adjustments, or metabolic complications
This claim is based on the results of clinical trials that evaluated the effects of the weight loss medications offered through the Ro Body Program, including Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy (semaglutide)
The survey of 1,012 current and recent GLP-1 users found that rather than risk losing the benefits of their medication, close to half (41%) are choosing to absorb the discomfort or manage it on their own in one of three ways: 19% endure significant side effects but tolerate them because they believe the medications benefits are worth it 11% have seriously considered stopping or have already stopped because of side effects 11% have reduced their dose, skipped doses, or changed how they take the medication on their own, without provider guidance When patients start adjusting their own doses, it often means theyre struggling with symptoms they believe they just have to live with, said Dr
Perhaps your cravings have decreased, but you are experiencing nausea, constipation, or other digestive symptoms
