Oral medications: Semaglutide slows down how quickly food leaves the stomach, affecting how well other oral medications are absorbed
If you cant take GLP-1 agonists, there are several alternatives: Orlistat (Xenical) - a weight loss tablet that reduces the amount of fat digested from your diet, reducing the number of calories you absorb
If injectable semaglutide causes irritation, oral semaglutide ($289/mo) may suit you better
Psychological comfort matters
For context, Ozempic, which contains the same semaglutide molecule but is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, remained covered under diabetes indications
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