CMS specifies that only 28-day or 30-day supplies are covered per fill, and that switching between covered GLP-1 drugs triggers a new prior authorization
Complete prevention of weight regain is uncommon, but maintaining even 5-10% weight loss below starting weight provides significant health benefits, including improved cardiovascular risk factors and glycemic control
Individual timelines vary based on genetics, starting dose, and metabolismPlexusDx personalizes your expectation based on your health profile
Some women find one medication suits them better than another in terms of side effect profile, and if fatigue is significantly affecting your quality of life it's worth discussing whether your current medication and dose is the right fit with your SheMed clinician
Your digestive tract contains millions of GLP-1 receptors, and flooding them with medication before adaptation occurs triggers a cascade of adverse responses including severe nausea, vomiting, and constipation that often force dose reductions anyway
