Cost and insurance coverage: Cost is one of the most significant barriers to continuing to use Ozempic and other weight loss medications
There are several brands and dosages available, with daily and weekly options
Common complaints include patches falling off, no noticeable appetite changes, and misleading marketing that suggests GLP-1 drug-like results
Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, delirium, and coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, dizziness, diaphoresis, flushing, hyperthermia), neuromuscular symptoms (e.g., tremor, rigidity, myoclonus, hyperreflexia, incoordination), seizures, and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
Telehealth Platforms Telehealth providers should review: Website disclosures about compounded medications