"Ozempic tongue" has become a viral TikTok term for a cluster of oral side effects-like metallic tastes, burning sensations, and dry mouth-experienced by users of GLP-1 medications, according to the American Dental Association
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This matters because titrating up gets tricky with half-lives this long
These products are often marketed as cheaper alternatives to registered medications
However, coverage varies by plan and typically requires prior authorization or step therapy to demonstrate medical necessity
The FDA took more than 30 years to update a standard for what foods could be labeled as healthy, despite calls for faster oversight of rapidly shifting labeling trends from members of Congress, doctors, and consumer advocates