GLP-1s first-line tx now?!

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Heal-Fam

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So, the American College of Cardiology is now suggesting that doctors might want to think about using GLP-1 meds as a first option for some patients, instead of just telling them to diet and exercise first. This is a change!
 
My insurance actually does cover it, but my physician is pushing me to lose weight without medication, even though I've asked for some help. Guess I'll be going the "gray market" route then.
 
If you're eligible and insurance covers GLP-1s, consider a different doctor or an online prescriber. Callondoc.com is $39.99 for a consultation and they prescribe name-brand GLP-1s and handle prior authorizations. Branded meds might be cheaper than sourcing from the grey market.
 
I was worried my doctor would react the same way, @Sema_Sister. Before going grey, I started with compounded meds through a telehealth provider. After losing the weight, I consulted my doctor, who now prescribes maintenance doses. He couldn't deny the 100+ pound weight loss the medication facilitated.
 
Kit_85 said:
I just started Ozempic this week. I was really nervous about how much it would cost me. It ended up being $0 with my insurance. Without insurance, it would have been 1200 bucks! That's wild. I wonder how the price will change when I need to up my dose?
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Yeah, it's crazy how much the price varies. Definitely worth checking your insurance coverage. My copay went up a bit when I increased my dosage, but not dramatically.
 
Saw a thread about patents expiring in some countries and generic versions of semaglutide becoming available. Someone said the production cost is only $3/month!
 
Sage12 said:
Saw a thread about patents expiring in some countries and generic versions of semaglutide becoming available. Someone said the production cost is only $3/month!
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While that's the production cost, don't expect the retail price to be that low. Still, generics should bring the cost down eventually. Fingers crossed!
 
Also saw something about the food industry trying to develop foods that bypass the effects of GLP-1s. Apparently, their profits are taking a hit.
 
Seriously? That's messed up, @Sema_Sister. They should just focus on making healthier food instead of trying to undermine medications that are actually helping people.
 
Whole foods are always the best choice. I know it's not always easy, but focusing on real, unprocessed foods can make a huge difference, regardless of what the food industry is up to. And more nutritional education is needed.
 
Over 300 right now so this isn't about appearance for me. Main worry is the skin issues and infections that come with that weight. Just want to feel normal again. Figure I can head off bigger problems.
 
Started my kid at 2mg weekly but decided to split it into 1mg doses three days apart. Wanted to make sure nothing weird would happen and could pull back fast if needed. Did that the first couple weeks, then kicked up to 6mg the next week and we're still moving through titration. Grammar tweaked.
 
First jabs were fast and clean. Single cough during IM thigh injections works great as a distraction - learned that from Nurse Scott. Haven't tried it for subq abdomen but would probably sit for that anyway. Sat for my early subq shots too.
 
GLP meds could end up as first-line for addiction. Evidence isn't solid yet but studies show cuts in alcohol use and opioid ODs. Works in rodent models for more stuff. Need actual prospective trials rather than post-hoc analysis though.
 
I run a combo of modaf, methylmethylene blue, epicatechin, NO-XT, and Lipodrene Elite for my pre-workout. Creatine's in there too but not the main focus.
 
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