{"id":580009,"date":"2022-06-02t09:58:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02t13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=580009"},"modified":"2023-03-08t05:04:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08t10:04:56","slug":"belviq-weight-loss-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/belviq-weight-loss-review\/","title":{"rendered":"belviq weight loss review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"jump-link-container\" style=\"padding: 20px 0px;font-size:1.05em;line-height: 30px\">    <a href=\"#jump-overview\"><strong>overview<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-manufacturer\"><strong>manufacturer<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-customer-service\"><strong>customer service<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-better-business-bureau\"><strong>better business bureau<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-claims\"><strong>claims<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-ingredients\"><strong>ingredients<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-weight-loss-benefits\"><strong>weight loss benefits<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-side-effects\"><strong>side effects<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-directions\"><strong>directions<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-can-i-take-with\"><strong>can i take with...<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-where-to-buy\"><strong>where to buy<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-cancel-my-prescription\"><strong>cancel my prescription<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-recall\"><strong>recall<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-pros-and-cons\"><strong>pros and cons<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#jump-bottom-line\"><strong>bottom line<\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color:#aaa; padding: 0px 5px;\">|<\/span> <a href=\"#questions-and-answers\"><strong>q&amp;a<\/strong><\/a><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">several pharmaceutical products relating to obesity have hit the market recently, including belviq weight loss tablets. this product is used by those with a high body mass index (bmi) that puts them in the clinically obese category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is belviq used for exactly? is belviq discontinued? we researched everything you might want to know about this prescription weight loss drug so you can make informed decisions about it or a belviq replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-overview\">overview<\/div><h2><b>what is belviq?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is belviq used for when taken by patients? the 10 mg tablet targets appetite receptors in the hypothalamus to make you feel satiated. that can help reduce your food intake and lower your weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc3684144\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity: targets and therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; lorcaserin (sold as belviq) is an anti-obesity drug affecting the 5-ht2c receptors that increase satiety while decreasing food intake. one journal notes that it reduces weight in patients with or without other health conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc4008925\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal of pharmacology &amp; pharmacotherapeutics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; part of a 2014 article examined the method of action for belviq. it states that therapeutic doses of lorcaserin act as a 5-ht 2c agonist on neurons, causing the release of alfa msh. that reacts within the hypothalamus, decreasing appetite.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/cob.12159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clinical obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a 2016 article notes that lorcaserin (sold as belviq) was indicated by the us food and drug administration for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with one or more comorbidity. its efficacy and safety became established in the bloom, blossom, and bloom-dm phase iii clinical trials.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-manufacturer\">manufacturer<\/div><h2><b>who makes belviq?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 behind the belviq weight loss tablet is eisai co., ltd. it is a japanese 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 that began operations in 1941. the founder was toyoji naito. eisai co., ltd. manufacturers pharmaceuticals worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an american subsidiary, eisai inc., was established in 1997 in new jersey. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 continues to discover, develop, manufacture, and market pharmaceuticals. these include prescription medicines, generics, and over-the-counter drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-customer-service\">customer service<\/div><h2><b>eisai inc. customer service and belviq reviews<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our research found no belviq product reviews that can provide customer feedback or ratings, especially post-recall. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 does not have any customer feedback on sites like trustpilot or yelp that you can explore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact information<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eisai global headquarters<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eisai co., ltd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-6-10 koishikawa, bunkyo-ku<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tokyo 112-8088<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">japan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone: +81-3-3817-3700<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eisai inc. (headquarters)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200 metro blvd,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutley, nj 07110<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone: (201)692-1100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fax: (201)746-2600<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-better-business-bureau\">better business bureau<\/div><h2><b>the relationship between belviq and the better business bureau<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eisai inc. has a 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 profile on the better business bureau (bbb) website with an a+ bbb rating. the bbb file opened in september 2001, and the research indicates it is not bbb accredited. there are no customer reviews on file at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eisai has no customer complaints listed in the past 12 months, and there are no resolved complaints in the previous three-year period.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-claims\">claims<\/div><h2><b>what belviq claims did we find?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eisai inc. claims that belviq can help obese patients with weight loss. it is a prescription option for patients with a 31 bmi or higher and those with a 27-30 bmi with at least one obesity-related health condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the belviq drug class allegedly activates serotonin in the brain, promoting feelings of being full. it is supposed to target the receptors that affect appetite.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-ingredients\">ingredients<\/div><h2><b>what are the belviq ingredients?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the active ingredient in the belviq tablets is lorcaserin hydrochloride. other inactive ingredients found in each blue film-coated tablet include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">silicified microcrystalline cellulose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hydroxypropyl cellulose nf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">croscarmellose sodium nf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colloidal silicon dioxide nf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polyvinyl alcohol usp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polyethylene glycol nf<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">titanium dioxide usp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talc usp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fd&amp;c blue #2 aluminum lake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">magnesium stearate vf<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-weight-loss-benefits\">weight loss benefits<\/div><h2><b>does belviq work? belviq weight loss benefits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacotherapy treats things like obesity with medications.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/obr.12322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discusses this and states that trials show adding pharmacotherapy like belviq to lifestyle interventions promotes greater weight loss and sustains it for a longer time than lifestyle interventions alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jcem\/article\/96\/10\/3067\/2834879?login=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the journal of clinical endocrinology &amp; metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looked at the blossom trial. it concluded that lorcaserin administered in conjunction with a lifestyle modification program was associated with dose-dependent weight loss that was significantly greater than with a placebo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 2019,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/dom.13655\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes, obesity, and metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published a study and concluded lorcaserin-treated patients showed significant changes in atherogenic lipoproteins. that strongly correlates with improved cardiovascular risks. these findings were in addition to reduced central adipose tissue among participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does lorcaserin provide other health benefits beyond helping patients feel satiated? a review by<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/s016372581930169x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmacology &amp; therapeutics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes that several data sources suggest lorcaserin may have therapeutic potential for health disorders and conditions beyond its obesity-related uses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in february 2020, the fda requested that eisai voluntarily recall belviq from the market.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/14656566.2020.1858795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expert opinion on pharmacology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> notes that while fda analysis is ongoing, it is unlikely that eisai re-introduces lorcaserin without further trials focusing on the carcinogenic risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-side-effects\">side effects<\/div><h2><b>are there potential belviq side effects?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the most common belviq side effects include back pain, constipation, cough, dry mouth, headache, and tiredness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more serious belviq side effects that you should get medical help for right away include, but are not limited to: agitation, blurred vision, breast swelling, confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, dry eyes, fast or uneven heartbeats, fainting, feelings of standing next to yourself, fever, hallucinations, lightheadedness, loss of coordination, memory problems, nausea, nipple discharge, ongoing weakness, overactive reflexes, penis erection that is painful or lasts longer than four hours, sweating, swelling in your extremities, thoughts of hurting yourself, tremors, trouble breathing, trouble concentrating, unusual changes in mood or behavior, very stiff muscles, and vomiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-directions\">directions<\/div><h2><b>how to take belviq: directions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belviq weight loss therapy is an oral medication with a recommended dosage level of 10 mg. take it twice daily. you can take belviq with or without food, but you should not exceed more than two doses daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belviq is a long-term medication. your doctor should evaluate you after 12 weeks to see if you have lost at least 5% of your baseline body weight. if you have not, you should discontinue use as it is unlikely that you will achieve or sustain meaningful weight loss with continued treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-can-i-take-with\">can i take with...<\/div><h2><b>can i take belviq with\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the food and drug administration (fda) has requested the manufacturer of belviq, eisai inc., withdraw the medication from the american market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you are taking it or a belviq replacement, you and your doctor should have already discussed potential issues or interactions with other medications. consult your primary care doctor before starting or stopping any supplements or medications, especially if you have underlying health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-where-to-buy\">where to buy<\/div><h2><b>where to buy belviq and the cost<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can not buy this weight loss drug. it was available as a prescription-only medication before the 2020 voluntary belviq recall. what those prices were, or what insurance plans covered, is not currently available from reliable sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-cancel-my-prescription\">cancel my prescription<\/div><h2><b>can you cancel my belviq prescription?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we can not cancel your existing prescription or any belviq replacement order you have with manufacturers or your retail pharmacy. this website functions as a source of researched information on medications like the belviq weight loss drugs. you need to contact the pharmacy your prescriptions come from to cancel.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-recall\">recall<\/div><h2><b>what about the belviq recall?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/368\/bmj.m705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">british medical journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights that the fda requested eisai voluntarily withdraw the drug from the us market on february 13, 2020. that request came from an observed increase involving rapidly growing cells that can cause serious health complications in patients using the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-pros-and-cons\">pros and cons<\/div><h2><b>the pros and cons of belviq<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><b>pros<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">belviq weight loss use appears to be marginally effective at controlling appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is designed to be used long-term by patients dealing with obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the oral medication might appeal to those who do not like injection treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>cons<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">patients must meet specific weight criteria before a belviq prescription can be offered<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fda requested suspension of product sales due to health concerns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">currently unavailable in the north american market<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-muted text-uppercase jump-target\" style=\"margin-bottom: -30px;margin-top: 40px;font-size: 0.85em; color: #aaa\" id=\"jump-bottom-line\">bottom line<\/div><h2><b>what\u2019s the bottom line on belviq?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the belviq drug class of cns stimulants, anorexiants, and serotonin 5-ht2c-receptor agonists appear to have the potential for promoting satiety that can decrease food consumption. it is a prescribed oral medication that some are more comfortable with when compared to injection drugs for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is belviq discontinued? yes. the manufacturer applied for a voluntary belviq recall in february 2020 at the request of the fda. a belviq lawsuit is currently ongoing, and several law firms are advertising themselves as a belviq attorney for patients contemplating litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losing weight doesn\u2019t require a prescription weight loss drug, in most cases. with the right education and support, men and women can lose more weight than they thought possible with <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\"><strong>noom<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what\u2019s missing in the weight-loss market today is support for lifestyle changes that lead to lasting weight loss and that\u2019s exactly what noom provides. check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/noom.8utb.net\/c\/1720052\/500038\/8591\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>free trial offer<\/strong><\/a> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>overview | manufacturer | customer service | better business bureau | claims | ingredients | weight loss benefits | side &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":580010,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[118,81,14782],"tags":[],"acf":{"youtube_video_id":"","jump_links":[{"name":"overview","element":"h2","element_number":"1"},{"name":"manufacturer","element":"h2","element_number":"2"},{"name":"customer service","element":"h2","element_number":"3"},{"name":"better business bureau","element":"h2","element_number":"4"},{"name":"claims","element":"h2","element_number":"5"},{"name":"ingredients","element":"h2","element_number":"6"},{"name":"weight loss benefits","element":"h2","element_number":"7"},{"name":"side effects","element":"h2","element_number":"8"},{"name":"directions","element":"h2","element_number":"9"},{"name":"can i take with...","element":"h2","element_number":"10"},{"name":"where to buy","element":"h2","element_number":"11"},{"name":"cancel my prescription","element":"h2","element_number":"12"},{"name":"recall","element":"h2","element_number":"13"},{"name":"pros and cons","element":"h2","element_number":"14"},{"name":"bottom line","element":"h2","element_number":"15"}],"price":"","delivery_method":"n\/a","product_website":"https:\/\/www.belviq.com\/","amazon_url":"","gnc_url":"","is_mlm":false,"has_sample":false,"has_testimonials":false,"has_money_back_guarantee":false,"has_parent_2022足球世界杯德国队分组
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, the ingredient, and what the data has to say.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>what is ozempic weight loss?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide is the active ingredient people turn to when they think of ozempic and weight loss or maintenance of other health markers. you take it weekly using an injectable pen, but what exactly is this drug?<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fendo.2019.00155\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">frontiers in endocrinology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - in 2019, one publication wrote about discovering and developing glucagon-like peptide-1 (glp-1). highlights include how it affects glycemic control and body weight regulation. that led to efforts to advance therapeutic uses for things like obesity.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/obr.12839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obesity reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (glp-1 ra). a 2019 article highlighted one study demonstrating the magnitude of semaglutide-induced weight loss exceeded the criteria of the ema and fda for antiobesity drugs, with no safety concerns.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/nejmoa1607141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the new england journal of medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - one test wanted to determine if semaglutide would help patients with metabolic conditions at risk for cardiovascular issues. the published results concluded that semaglutide significantly lowered events among patients receiving it than those receiving a placebo.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>who makes ozempic?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk a\/s produces the ozempic injection devices. it is a danish multinational pharmaceutical 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 headquartered in the suburbs of copenhagen, denmark.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the stock-based 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 maintains production facilities in eight countries and affiliates or offices in an additional five. in 1923, the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 commercialized insulin production and more recently founded the world diabetes foundation with support from the united nations.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">development of semaglutide (brand name ozempic) finished in 2012, began clinical trials in 2016, and began sales in several countries starting in 2017.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>ozempic customer service and reviews<\/b><\/h2>\r\nnovo nordisk has a 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 profile on trustpilot, with a trustscore of 1.7 out of 5.0-stars (bad) from 42 reviews. the research could not verify the amount of feedback that was actual ozempic reviews.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk has an unclaimed profile on yelp, but there is no customer feedback, ratings, or ozempic reviews.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact information<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate headquarters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk a\/s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo all\u00e9, 2880<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bagsvaerd, denmark<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone: +45 4444 8888<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk inc.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 scudders mill road<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plainsboro, nj 08536<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone: 1-(609)987-5800<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there is also an online contact form that you can use.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>the relationship between novo nordisk and the better business bureau<\/b><\/h2>\r\nnovo nordisk pharmaceuticals inc., featured on the better business bureau (bbb) website, currently holds a d- rating. this rating reflects various customer experiences and is not indicative of bbb accreditation. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 has an average customer review score of 1.6 out of 5.0 stars, based on 5 customer reviews.\r\n\r\nover the past three years, novo nordisk pharmaceuticals has addressed and resolved 23 customer complaints. notably, 16 of these complaints were resolved in the last 12 months. while some of these complaints reference ozempic, a product of the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
, they predominantly relate to issues in customer service rather than direct product experiences or the efficacy of ozempic itself.\r\n<h2><b>what ozempic claims did we find?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk claims that an ozempic injection can help regulate blood parameters for metabolic conditions. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 also states that ozempic may help you lose some weight. finally, nova nordisk purports that the product lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>what are the ozempic ingredients?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no matter what ozempic dosing level you use, every pen contains the same ingredients. the only difference will be in the volume. the active ingredient in ozempic is semaglutide. inactive ingredients include:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disodium phosphate dihydrate<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">propylene glycol<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phenol<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>does ozempic work? benefits<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardiovascular issues develop in people who are overweight. one off-label use for ozempic dosing is to reduce these risks. the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/s0002870320302143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">american heart journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> states that glp-1 is an appealing target for developing strategies for reducing cardiovascular risks in obese individuals.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ozempic demonstrates the concern between results and consequences.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/dom.13361\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes, obesity, and metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> did a systematic review and concluded that semaglutide reduced hba1c, body weight, and systolic blood pressure. however, it is associated with increased gastrointestinal adverse events.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>what about ozempic and weight loss?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ozempic and weight loss results could be possible, especially when combined with lifestyle changes.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/nejmoa2032183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the new england journal of medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published the results of a double-blind trial that showed semaglutide and lifestyle changes were associated with reduced weight.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can ozemptic benefits continue long-term? the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/article-abstract\/2777886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal of the american medical association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looked at results from the step 4 clinical trial. it concluded that those maintaining semaglutide treatment after 20-weeks continued to lose weight over those using a placebo.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how significant is the potential weight loss with semaglutide?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/s0140673621002130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the lancet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published the results of a randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, clinically controlled trial using 2.4 mg doses. the observed change in mean body weight from baseline to the end of 68 weeks was -9.6%.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some observations put that weight loss at a higher level. according to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/s1050173821001584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trends in cardiovascular medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, semaglutide has demonstrated the most significant weight loss of any obesity medication. it notes reductions of approximately 15% of initial weight at 68 weeks, accompanied by improvements in cardiovascular risk factors and physical functioning.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is semaglutide more effective than other glp-1 ras? the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/pmc5750268\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annals of translational medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attempted to find out. it noted the drug's efficacy regarding loss of appetite. adding that to its influence on hba1c and body weight makes it seem more effective, but further testing is needed to answer that question confidently.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>are there potential ozempic side effects?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">those thinking of ozempic and weight loss benefits will want to know of any side effects. the most common side effects could manifest as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain, and constipation.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk lists more severe side effects like inflammation of the pancreas, changes in vision, low blood sugar, kidney problems, gallbladder problems, and allergic reactions.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>how to take ozempic: directions<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the product is available as a self-injectable pen. you take an ozempic injection once weekly, on the same day every week, as prescribed by your healthcare provider. ozempic dosage levels include 0.25 mg, 0.50 mg, 1.0 mg, and a maximum dose of 2.00 mg per injection.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take it with or without food. there are no ozempic foods to avoid before or after an injection. your doctor will start you at the lowest ozempic dosage and increase it every few weeks until you achieve satisfactory parameters.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each ozempic pen contains multiple doses and comes with several needles. you use a new needle with each injection.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>can i take it with\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ozempic received approval for prescribed use by the food and drug administration (fda). your healthcare provider consulted with you about your ozempic dosing level (the lower or maximum dose pen), benefits, and potential side effects. you must consult your doctor before changing your diet, adding supplements, or starting\/stopping medications. that is especially important with underlying health conditions or medications that increase insulin.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>where to buy ozempic and the cost<\/b><\/h2>\r\nozempic\u00ae is not available over-the-counter and requires a prescription from a licensed healthcare professional. patients can obtain a prescription either through an in-person visit or via online healthcare providers like everlywell or sesame care. it is legal to purchase ozempic\u00ae online, post-prescription issuance by a healthcare professional. it can be partially or fully paid for by commercially-insured plans, with co-pays depending on the details of your insurance coverage. that can make the deductible payment for ozempic cost between $25 and $1,026.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the non-insured ozempic cost ranges between $1,205 and $1,368, depending on the ozempic pen size purchased.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk offers an ozempic savings card for eligible commercially-insured patients. that can decrease the price to as low as $25 for three-month prescriptions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>october 2022 update:<\/strong> according to goodrx, the average retail price for ozempic is $1032.87. for a 30-day supply or $3034.65 for a 90-day supply.\r\n<h2><b>can you cancel my prescription?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we can not cancel the prescription services you have with a retail outlet. our website functions as a source for researched information on products like the ozempic pen. you will need to contact the retailer your prescription is through to cancel.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>pros and cons<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<h4><b>pros<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using ozempic for weight loss could help obese patients<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available in smaller and maximum dose pens<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk offers an ozempic savings card for commercially-insured patients<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>cons<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available only as an injectable pen and not as an oral<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can cause gallstones in some patients<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it can be costly, depending on your insurance status and deductible<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>what\u2019s the bottom line on ozempic?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can get an off-label prescription of ozempic for weight loss. ozempic dosing levels should be the lowest amount needed to suppress appetite and achieve your desired results. it is available as prescription-only, however. also, keep in mind there is an ozempic lawsuit pending that could affect patients and prescriptions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss is a long-term situation and ozempic helps you stick with food changes, but what foods are best to eat to lose weight? we suggest giving [promoted_product_link] a try. it works by teaching users about the psychological side of weight loss, how to eat right, why they often choose \u201cbad\u201d foods, and more.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t take our word for it. you can try [promoted_product_name] today as a [promoted_product_offer_link]!<\/span>","post_title":"ozempic weight loss review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"ozempic-weight-loss-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-11-13 03:42:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-13 08:42:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=579972","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}},{"product":{"id":575990,"post_author":"29","post_date":"2021-12-09 11:34:18","post_date_gmt":"2021-12-09 16:34:18","post_content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy - a prescription-based medication is based on an ingredient initially released to help regulate blood sugar levels. now, it\u2019s taking the world by storm as a weight-loss solution.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our research team read hours of research on wegovy and semaglutide before combining everything they found here. check out the bottom line on wegovy today!<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what is wegovy for weight loss?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-wegovy-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"what is wegovy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/>\r\n\r\nutilizing advanced medical technology, wegovy has emerged as a prescription medication administered through injections, explicitly designed for adults grappling with challenges such as obesity or persistent weight-related concerns. particularly, it offers a glimmer of hope for those contending with complicating health factors like irregular blood sugar levels, which traditionally hinder effective weight loss.\r\n\r\non the other hand, wegovy stands out as a prominent injectable solution in the realm of weight management. coupled with a regimented diet, dedicated exercise routines, and essential behavioral shifts, it significantly amplifies the weight loss journey. furthermore, this medication serves as a beacon for those burdened with excessive weight or associated medical conditions. ultimately, embarking on this weight loss journey and sustaining the results can dramatically mitigate the onset of severe health complications, such as heart ailments and diabetes.\r\n\r\nthe main ingredient in wegovy, semaglutide, acts like a natural hormone in our body and helps control appetite.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34706925\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal of investigative medicine<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - clinical trials of wegovy (also known as semaglutide) demonstrated high success rates when compared with placebo and other similar medications for weight loss. these successful trials led to fda approval of wegovy for medically-related weight loss.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33567185\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>new england journal of medicine<\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - has published research that proved sustained and clinically on-target bodyweight reduction in adults.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32267058\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>diabetes, obesity and metabolism<\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - research claims wegovy is the very first oral t2d medication that has been fully approved for clinical use due to successful clinical trials. wegovy weight loss has also been effectively tested in young patients that range from the age of 3.5 years to 15 years.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who makes prescription wegovy?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk is the maker of wegovy and is responsible for wegovy availability. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 was developed when two small denmark companies merged in 1989 to produce and distribute a medication discovered by two canadian scientists in the early 1920\u2019s.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">existing to fight blood sugar issues and other chronic illnesses, novo nordisk\u2019s main goals are to further develop, create and improve scientific and medical breakthroughs.<\/span>\r\n\r\nnovo has a better business bureau (bbb) file, but they aren\u2019t accredited by the organization. the current rating is a d-, though a second bbb file for the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 has an c rating. the main file shows 21 complaints closed in the past three years and 15 of those in the previous year alone. it also has a customer reviews rating of 1.67\/5 based on an average of three customer reviews.\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reaching wegovy customer service<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk\u2019s customer service department is easy to reach, as well as responsive. for product inquiries call 1-800-727-6500. you can also fill out and submit a detailed form and the customer service folks will get back to you promptly.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you need assistance or advice regarding the wegovy cost, please visit novocare.com or call the novo nordisk customer service phone number related to your specific medication need.<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other products from the makers of wegovy<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aside from the new and advanced wegovy medication, novo nordisk also produces and distributes other superior blood sugar-level maintenance products such as pen needles, alternative chronic weight management meds, biopharmaceuticals, and more.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be aware that due to the success and popularity, there are often wegovy shortage time periods.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy claims to do what?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wegovy-claims-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"wegovy claims\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an injectable prescription medication, the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 that produces wegovy (semaglutide) claims that the medicine reduces obesity and weight gain in people with weight-related medical problems.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk further claims that wegovy not only helps t2d and other chronically ill patients with weight issues to lose weight but also is able to keep the weight off.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy ingredients: what's inside?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every wegovy single-dose injection pen is pre-filled and contains 2.4 ml of semaglutide.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">each 1 ml of wegovy also includes the following inactive ingredients: 1.42 mg of disodium phosphate dihydrate; 8.25 mg of sodium chloride; and water.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">does wegovy work? wegovy benefits<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy contains semaglutide, which is an fda-approved human glp-1 receptor agonist turned weight-loss shot but does it work?<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when dietary and physical activity counseling were combined in a 52-week trial, wegovy was a success and showed important clinical weight loss compared with various placebos at various doses, according to the journal <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30122305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lancet<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the fda, wegovy is the first weight-loss treatment approved by them since 2014. the medication has been called a game-changer again and again when it comes to weight loss for those with blood sugar problems and other chronic illnesses.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how does wegovy work?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-does-wegovy-work-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"how does wegovy work\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy imitates a human hormone named glucagon-like peptide-1 (glp-1), which targets areas of the brain that control appetite and the intake of food. subjects who tested the drug lost up to 20% of their weight!<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but taking an injection of medication alone will not bring on successful weight loss. the people who lost and kept off weight also followed a program of exercise and nutritious eating.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it comes down to this fact: for adults suffering from obesity and overweight, semaglutide 2.4 mg once a week has been proven to give those who need it a clinically superior decrease in body weight compared to a placebo, according to research published in the <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33667417\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lancet<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy and weight loss: science speaks volumes<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy weight loss research write-ups indicate that semaglutide, the main ingredient, has the capability of improving weight control. this is because, both in clinical trials and in prescription use, wegovy has provided more weight loss effects for those with blood sugar issues than any past medicines thanks to the ingredient\u2019s link to metabolism improvement.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-approves-new-drug-treatment-chronic-weight-management-first-2014\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the treatment was approved only for people with at least one weight-related condition. these can include increased blood pressure, increased cholesterol and blood sugar problems. they go on to say that wegovy shouldn\u2019t be used in conjunction with any other weight-loss products or prescriptions, including herbal and over-the-counter options.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">now, let\u2019s look at how much weight people lost using the wegovy injection.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/nejmoa2032183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>the new england journal of medicine<\/em><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shares research that shows about a 15% reduction in weight after study participants used wegovy for 68 weeks or 16 months. the placebo group only lost 2.4% of body weight. that 15% accounts for more than 33 pounds lost versus about 6 pounds for the placebo participants.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but, it doesn\u2019t always take that long to see weight loss. in a phase 4 study published in <\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jama\/fullarticle\/2777886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the jama<\/span><\/a><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people using wegovy lost around 11% of their body weight in just 20 weeks. when the study group was split with some people staying on the medication for another 48 weeks and others being switched to a placebo, it was found that weight loss continues as you continue wegovy use. the placebo group gained weight.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy side effects you need to know<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wegovy-side-effects-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"wegovy side effects\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when taking wegovy the following side effects can be experienced:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>injection site pain and redness<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feelings of nausea<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea and\/or constipation<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headaches<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatigue<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dizziness<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bloated feeling<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burping and gas<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heartburn<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in order to reduce the chances of side effects, wegovy is titrated to the 2.4 mg dose. this means the user starts out at a much smaller dose and works up to the full dose over time. check out the next section to see how titration works.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to use wegovy?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy should be used by following this specific dosing chart:<\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">titration chart:<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">month 1: begin use at the dose of 0.25 mg per week.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">month 2: up the weekly dose to 0.5 mg.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">month 3: increase the weekly dose to 1 mg.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">month 4: up your weekly dose to 1.7 mg.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">month 5: upon the 5th month and beyond, your dose is increased to 2.4 mg, which is the medication's full strength.<\/span>\r\n<h3>using wegovy: a simple guide<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>\u00a0before you start:\r\n- check the medication guide given by your pharmacist.\r\n- got questions? ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>how to inject:\r\n- you can inject wegovy in your thigh, stomach, or upper arm.\r\n- your doctor will tell you how much to use. start with a small amount to avoid stomach issues, and adjust as needed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>check before using:\r\n- look at the liquid. if it has particles or has changed color, don't use it.\r\n- clean where you'll inject with alcohol. choose a different spot each time and avoid areas with scars, bruises, or redness.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>remembering your dose:\r\n- take it once a week, same day, same time. setting a reminder can help!\r\n- stick to the food and exercise plan your doctor suggests.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>storing and clean-up:\r\n- learn the right way to store and throw away your supplies.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>storing instructions<\/h3>\r\nplace it in the fridge, but never in the freezer. if necessary, it can remain at ambient temperature for a maximum of 28 days. store it inside its original packaging to shield it from direct light. always ensure it's out of reach of kids and pets.\r\n\r\navoid disposing of medications in the toilet or sink unless you're specifically told to. when this product is out of date or not in use, dispose of it correctly. for disposal guidance, reach out to your pharmacist or your local waste management service.\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost and where to buy<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cost-where-to-buy-wegovy-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"cost and where to buy wegovy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">novo nordisk offers two ways for you to discover your coverage and estimated cost. a trained novocare representative will talk you through the cost and coverage paths, as well as explain any of your eligible benefits.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call or fill out an online form for the responses to the questions you have.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">call: 1-888-809-3942 monday-friday, 8:00am-8:00pm et<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online form: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. please ensure you have the necessary information on your prescription insurance card if you have one.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy coupons, discounts, and promo codes<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the wegovy price is steep at approximately $1,400 for a 2 ml supply.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy is currently available as a brand-name drug only. a generic version won\u2019t be available for years while novo nordisk holds the patent. for cost support, find a wegovy savings card online \u2013 part of their wego<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">together<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support system.<\/span>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pros and cons<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pros<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scientists and doctors, along with wegovy weight loss reviews, have amazing things to say about semaglutide.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s been called a \u201cgame-changer\u201d that could alter the face of obesity issues.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the prescription has helped people with blood sugar issues lose considerably more weight than past medications.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it appears to work on parts of human biology linked to obesity, such as metabolism.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cons<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there may be side effects including diarrhea, bloating, gas, and heartburn.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if insurance doesn\u2019t cover wegovy, you could spend nearly $1500 a month.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gastrointestinal side effects were reported in the majority of trial participants.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bottom line on wegovy results<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription-only, fda-approved wegovy continues to help folks suffering from blood sugar issues and other chronic illnesses that make it difficult to lose and keep off weight.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while it may come with side effects like gas, bloating and headaches, wegovy has been a success. the basic reason why: the way the medication copies glucagon-like peptide-1 (glp-1) which controls appetite and food intake.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if a prescription solution is not for you, take a look at the best weight-loss program we\u2019ve come across in years - [promoted_product_link]. [promoted_product_name] is recognized as a cdc-supported healthy living program, reviews are amazing and people lose weight in a way that lasts. special features include a real-life coach and dedicated support group for every user, up-to-date lessons and education and more.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we\u2019ve partnered with [promoted_product_name] for a limited time so all dietspotlight readers can take advantage of a [promoted_product_offer_link].<\/span>","post_title":"wegovy review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"wegovy-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-09-25 17:32:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-09-25 21:32:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/?p=575990","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"8","filter":"raw"}},{"product":{"id":578266,"post_author":"29","post_date":"2022-02-14 12:33:51","post_date_gmt":"2022-02-14 17:33:51","post_content":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">introducing calibrate weight loss. losing weight seems impossible for some. maybe you have tried numerous weight loss programs, but you have not seen any results. if you are on the verge of giving up, you may be considering prescription weight loss treatment.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate is a telehealth 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 offering weight loss programs that have been clinically researched. we will review calibrate to help you understand the program.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>what is calibrate weight loss?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-is-calibrate.jpg\" alt=\"what is calibrate\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate weight loss is a year-long program prescribed by a medical doctor. the program is virtually supervised and consists of regimented activities like lessons, goal setting, and virtual training sessions to help clients gradually transform their habits, thus resetting their metabolic health. in other words, calibrate weight loss is a behavior therapy program intended to help you lose weight.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate is a medical 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 that claims to use biology to reset the body, promoting weight loss. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
\u2019s program includes a metabolic reset lasting for a year that starts with a medical assessment of the client. calibrate doctors will first assess your metabolic health to determine the appropriate glp-1 medication.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">once you join calibrate, you will meet the accountability coaches twice a week to check on your progress. in addition, during the meetings, they will also help you set your body goals and track the pillars of metabolic health, that is, food, emotional health, sleep, and exercise.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let\u2019s look at a little research as it pertains to calibrate.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32962190\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrients <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">- according to this study, \u201cthe use of food supplements for weight loss purposes has rapidly gained popularity as the prevalence of obesity increases.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33755728\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - not only does glp-1 promote weight loss, but it also continues to work well after the treatment period. \u201camong adults with overweight or obesity who completed a 20-week run-in period with subcutaneous semaglutide, 2.4 mg once weekly, maintaining treatment with semaglutide compared with switching to placebo resulted in continued weight loss over the following 48 weeks.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30816851\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jmir<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> - research also shows that self-monitoring weight loss works well, at first, but eventually the progress slows and may reverse. calibrate combines self-monitoring with weekly meetings to improve results over time.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>who's behind calibrate weight loss?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate was established by isabelle kenyon in 2020. kenyon has experience in business and health tech, having been in charge of operations of the online pharmacy, capsule.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the new york-based 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 provides users with guidelines they are supposed to need to control their metabolic health. workers at calibrate believe that an individual\u2019s weight reflects their metabolic systems. that is why some people can eat whatever they want and remain slim, while others gain weight rapidly.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metabolism determines the conversion of food into energy, and it can be affected by health issues, age, and stress. calibrate approaches weight loss from a scientific view where it targets your emotional needs, metabolic system, habits, and knowledge. kenyon is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to healthcare services. according to her, individuals can actually lose weight with calibrate if they are determined.<\/span>\r\n<h3>calibrate and the better business bureau<\/h3>\r\ncalibrate health is not accredited by the better business bureau (bbb), but they do have a dedicated page on the site. the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 has an average customer review of 1.23\/5 stars based on 35 total reviews. they've earned an f rating thanks to many customer complaints. the bbb has closed 244 complaints in the last three years, but 242 have occurred in the previous 12 months.\r\n<h2><b>contacting calibrate weight loss customer service<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calibrate-weight-loss-customer-service.jpg\" alt=\"calibrate weight loss customer service\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customer experience matters a lot when addressing client issues. when you sign up for the program, you want to lose weight and get guidance and advice. you also want professionals to hold you up during the weight loss program.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in addition, you want someone to hold you accountable for your actions. these are some reasons that propel individuals to sign up for the program, so you\u2019d think the 2022足球世界杯德国队分组
 should offer great customer service.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most calibrate reviews talk about their friendly and courteous professionals. many reviewers have given compliments about calibrate\u2019s customer service.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can reach a member of the calibrate customer service department by: <\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calling 631-307-4916 (alternate 646-863-1411)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using the chatbot<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li>writing 85 5th ave fl 8, new york, ny 10003<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>popular products from calibrate weight loss\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you are participating in the one-year metabolic reset program, calibrate will prescribe glp-1 medication. glp-1s are powerful hormones occurring naturally in your gut. these hormones signal your brain to reduce appetite, regulate digestion and increase metabolism, making you feel full for extended periods.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate only prescribes fda-approved glp-1 weight loss medications, which work similarly to the receptors as the natural-occurring glp-1 hormones to help manage your weight. there is a wide range of glp-1 medications. so, calibrate physicians will prescribe the ones that match your biology and are covered by your insurer.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>calibrate weight loss claims you'll lose weight<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">researchers have proven that weight loss is about biology and not willpower. although you cannot change your genes, you can influence your biological response to help decrease your body\u2019s set point and enhance your metabolism, or so calibrate claims.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remember, metabolism is much more than what the scale indicates. it is your overall health and how well-balanced your body is. metabolic health influences your immunity, risk for chronic conditions, inflammation levels, and mood. calibrate weight loss program aims to help reprogram your system with clinically-tested medications and minor changes to your diet, sleep patterns, exercise routine, and emotional support.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate combines different techniques, including lifestyle coaching, one-on-one visits, and prescribed medications to ensure you attain your goals.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>calibrate weight loss prescription medications<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calibrate-weight-loss-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"calibrate weight loss ingredients\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate prescribes different weight loss medications. many, of which, have been clinically researched for their effect on weight loss, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30747357\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current hypertension reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. examples of glp-1 prescription meds are:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semaglutide<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wegovy<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rybelsus<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liraglutide<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">saxenda<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">victoza<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dulaglutide<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trulicity<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>does the calibrate weight loss program work?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essentially, to answer this question you have to break down the calibrate weight loss system. it includes:<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glp-1 - though calibrate has funded no research into the effects of glp-1s on weight loss, they've been used for years by medical providers, especially in patients with t2dm.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for instance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30122305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lancet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> published research in 2018 that showed, \u201cin combination with dietary and physical activity counseling, semaglutide was well tolerated over 52 weeks and showed clinically relevant weight loss compared with placebo at all doses.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">then you\u2019ve got the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33951361\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new england journal of medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with research showing, \u201ca strategy combining exercise and liraglutide therapy improved healthy weight loss maintenance more than either treatment alone.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so, glp-1s help with weight loss and weight maintenance.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bi-weekly support - now, what about those two-a-week sessions. studies show cognitive behavioral therapy, easily performed by doctors at your visits, is more effective for people who are overweight or obese than lifestyle changes alone, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29908771\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fertility and sterility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you also have research from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22450855\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">international journal of obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that found when physicians counseled their overweight and obese patients on weight loss, there was \u201ca significant impact on patient attempts to change behaviors related to their weight.\u201d<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>potential medication-based calibrate side effects<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/calibrate-side-effects.jpg\" alt=\"calibrate side effects\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" \/>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glp-1s medications for the calibrate weight loss plan are non-habit forming and lack stimulants. these medications are approved by fda and have been clinically tested, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27299618\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jama<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. that doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t side effects.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medlineplus.gov lists:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cnausea<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vomiting<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constipation<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heartburn<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burping\u201d<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">others include, but are not limited to:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headache<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fatigue<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dizziness<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gas<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bloating<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>cost and where to buy<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the annual metabolic reset plan goes for $129 monthly. alternatively, you can pay $1550 for the full year. the weight loss program encompasses all the features discussed above, including a welcome kit and a video appointment with a calibrate physician.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>pricing update september 2022:<\/strong> the metabolic reset price has been increased to $138\/month or $1649 as an upfront payment.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">however, if you are not ready to commit to the plan, you can pay $249 for a one-time metabolic health examination with a medical practitioner from the organization.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the fee includes a virtual appointment with a doctor to examine your health status, review your laboratory results and highlight what the full-year program would entail. in addition, you may have to pay for the medications prescribed. the cost of these medications will depend on your insurance coverage and in some cases insurance won\u2019t cover the medications at all.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>pros and cons<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"img-responsive\" src=\"\/\/www.digitopmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/pros-and-cons-3.jpg\" alt=\"pros and cons\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" \/>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pros<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potentially effective and sustainable weight loss<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fda-approved glp-1 prescription weight loss medications<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one-on-one support from personal doctors and life coaches throughout the program<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the weight loss program can be customized to fit your lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cons<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calibrate eligibility requirements prevent some individuals from signing up<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some individuals say the program\u2019s application is not user-friendly<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the cost is much higher than other programs<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance may not cover the medications<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>bottom line on calibrate weight loss results<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span 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