Shapsis emphasizes that patients without coverage still have options, including self-pay programs, structured medical weight-loss plans, and telehealth-based care , all under physician supervision
Patients should be aware of serious but rare side effects, including symptoms of pancreatitis (severe and persistent abdominal pain, sometimes radiating to the back, with or without vomiting), which requires immediate medical attention
Talking this through with your provider can help clarify whether staying where you are makes sense, or whether changes to your dose, routine, or goals should be considered next
Once removed from refrigeration, it can remain at temperatures between 46 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit (8 to 30 degrees Celsius) for up to 28 days
This results in a reduction in calorie intake and weight loss