Fluid retention means the body holds onto extra water, often in areas like the legs, hands, or stomach
To investigate the effects of pasireotide, ESI-09, H-89, and PTX were examined
After one year, patients switching from Wegovy maintained about 82% of their prior weight loss, while patients switching from Zepbound maintained about 78%
Note that you should be open about your medical history, medications youre taking, and any other issue of interest, like if youre pregnant or breastfeeding, so that the medical practitioner can make an informed decision
A patient prescribed Wegovy for obesity who also has type 2 diabetes may find Medicare Part D wont cover it because Medicare excludes coverage for anti-obesity drugs under most circumstances (a policy many advocates are working to change)