Wegovy (starting price $260 per month), Mounjaro and Zepbound (both about $700 a month) have been knocked back by the PBS because they cost more and might need to be taken for life, whether it's for diabetes or weight loss
Physical symptoms include: Muscle aches, cramps, and joint pain Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea Excessive sweating and chills Runny nose and watery eyes Fever Goosebumps and skin crawling sensations Rapid heart rate Dilated pupils Psychological symptoms include: Intense anxiety and agitation Insomnia (often severe, lasting several days) Restlessness that feels impossible to sit with Depression that can set in as physical symptoms ease Cravings that may be stronger than anything youve felt before The physical symptoms are usually what people expect, but the psychological ones (especially the insomnia and anxiety) are often what makes withdrawal so hard to get through alone
According to the letter, the effects have so far been insufficiently studied in clinical settings because the trials do not last long enough
GHK-Cu is found naturally in human blood plasma, saliva, and urine, with plasma concentrations declining significantly with age from approximately 200 ng/mL in young adults to around 80 ng/mL in those over 60
