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B12 adequacy is directly relevant here since B12 deficiency independently causes cognitive symptoms and mood disturbance, which is another reason the B12-containing formulation is preferred for long-term use
Since it helps reduce blood sugar quickly, people with long-term diabetes and poorly controlled blood sugar may notice changes in their vision after starting the medication
However, it needs: A lifetime of weekly shots to sustain its effects $1,000-$1,400 per month The weight comes back after you stop taking it Up to 18-22% reduction of body weight compared to 30-35% for gastric bypass surgery When considering lifelong treatment and people with a BMI of at least 35, bariatric surgery allows one to lose more weight AND no injections are required anymore
In general, pharmacy benefits cover prescription medications obtained at a pharmacy (retail or mail-order) and taken by the patient at home, while medical benefits cover healthcare services (such as office visits, hospital stays, procedures) and drugs administered in a clinical setting ( [1] ) ( [9] )
