Who qualifies: Typically commercial insurance holders only (not Medicare, Medicaid, or uninsured) How it works: Present the savings card at pharmacy to reduce copay to $25-50/month (Lilly absorbs the difference) Duration: Usually 12-24 months to build market share, then scaled back or eliminated Catch: Savings cards are marketing tools
I was able to speak with an actual human being, but the phone line quality was extremely poor, with a breaking connection that made conversations difficult
For many Austin patients, the success of GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) comes with an unexpected aesthetic "tax." While the scale is moving in the right direction, many are noticing a sudden increase in hair shedding and a loss of muscle definitionoften referred to as "GLP-1 Shedding" or muscle wasting
Nausea (most common) Prevention: Start at lowest dose, increase slowly Don't increase dose if current dose still causing nausea Eat small, frequent meals Avoid greasy, fatty, or spicy foods Stay well hydrated Management: Ginger (tea, supplements, crystallized) Vitamin B6: 25-50mg daily Eat slower, chew thoroughly Don't lie down immediately after eating Consider anti-nausea medication (consult doctor) Timeline: Usually worst weeks 1-3 after dose increase
