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They can be worse in the morning or when lying down and may worsen with straining, coughing, or bending

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Many plans also require: Prior authorization Documentation of medical necessity Records of previous weight-management efforts Ongoing monitoring by a healthcare provider Some plans may require step therapy, meaning lower-cost treatments must be tried before Wegovy is approved

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A relative cost of control analysis of once-weekly Semaglutide versus Exenatide extended-release, Dulaglutide and Liraglutide in the UK

HW TIPS TO MINIMIZE GI SIDE EFFECTS One or more gastrointestinal (GI) side effects are observed in roughly 10% to 50% of people who take one of these weight management medications.1,2 From nausea and vomiting to acid reflux, bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and/or constipation, patients can minimize GI side effects with a start low, go slow approach, starting with the lowest dose and titrating as recommended (see table Currently FDA-Approved Mono and Dual Agonists)