Standalone B12 is appropriate for vegans, older adults, those with pernicious anaemia or malabsorption disorders, people taking metformin or proton pump inhibitors, and anyone with confirmed B12 deficiency on blood tests
GLP-1 agonists affect fetal weight, growth and skeletal ossification in animal studies, although liraglutide and exenatide do not cross the placenta
Generally, Aetna does not cover Ozempic when its prescribed solely for weight loss, as this is not an FDA-approved condition for Ozempic, and would be considered an offlabel use
It is important to tell your allergist which product you are taking (including the manufacturer)
Chen: "Usually its temporary, mostly in the first few weeks or with dose increases
Administration: Intramuscular (IM) injections are commonly used