State Discretion Because of the federal exclusion allowance, each state makes its own determination about whether Medicaid covers weight loss shots
GIP receptor agonism is more nuanced
Among other things, there is no guarantee that planned or ongoing studies will be completed as planned, that future study results will be consistent with expectations or study results to date, that retatrutide will prove to be a safe and effective treatment for type 2 diabetes, obesity or other potential indications, that retatrutide will receive regulatory approval, or that Lilly will execute its strategy as expected
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Severe Stomach Problems The most common side effect of Wegovy is gastrointestinal upset, which includes stomach ache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite