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They will be able to assess your individual circumstances, discuss the potential risks and benefits, and determine if this treatment is suitable for you

Specific event rates included nausea (55% vs 12.6%), constipation (30.7% vs 11.6%), and vomiting (26.1% vs 4.1%)

For weight management specifically, Sevmia, the first generic Wegovy, was approved on June 29, 2026 but is not stocked yet, so the lowest-cost 2.4 mg option stays brand Wegovy at Costco, roughly $490 to $520 per month, reduced by the NovoCare savings card or private benefits where eligible

On the pharmacy side, GLP-1s are placed in specialty tiers requiring high co-insurance or coinsurance

While exact gains vary, the consensus supports adding strength sessions two to three times per week for optimal muscle retention

Instead of escalating every 4 weeks, increases happen every 6-8 weeks in smaller increments (1.0-1.5 mg instead of 2.5 mg)