More serious but less common adverse effects include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and hypoglycemia (particularly when combined with insulin or sulfonylureas)
She showed marked improvements in the first few days of treatment
Because the medication intentionally slows gastric emptying, some patients may experience nausea, fullness, or bloating, symptoms similar to gastroparesis
Example calculation for a patient on a plan with $2,000 deductible and Tier 4 coverage for Wegovy: Months 1-2: Pay full price ($1,349/month 2 = $2,698, meets deductible) Months 3-12: Pay 25% coinsurance ($1,349 0.25 = $337/month 10 = $3,370) Total annual cost: $6,068 This is why manufacturer copay cards matter
It is important to note that the upregulation of IL-33 observed in some GLP-1 studies does not universally guarantee mucosal defense, as IL-33 can also drive potent Th2 inflammatory responses depending on the tissue context (53)