GLP-1 medications help reduce appetite and promote weight loss, but can cause significant muscle loss without adequate protein intake and strength training, experts said.

THE PILL AND injectable forms of Wegovy have similar side effects—most commonly, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, Dr. Park says. Acid reflux, constipation, and abdominal cramps are also common, Dr. Gendreau says.

CMS has launched the BALANCE Model, a five-year test to lower costs & expand Medicare access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs while tackling coverage & adherence challenges.

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Americans can now purchase the starter dose of blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy as a pill, drug maker Novo Nordisk announced Monday. Other strengths will be available as pills by the end of the week.