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Medication $349-$1,000+ per month Initial visit $50-$300 Follow-up visits $75-$150 every 1-3 months Labs $100-$300 initially and then every 3-6 months Plus supplies (e.g., alcohol swabs, pen needles/syringes, and sharps disposal) Adults, aged 18 or older, with BMI 30 kg/m 2 or 27 kg/m 2 with weight-related conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension) may qualify
However, people can also experience a wide variety of side effects while taking these drugs, including some that are associated with extreme weight loss
Men generally lose weight faster than women due to having more muscle mass, which helps burn calories at a higher rate
In addition, all participants followed an intensive behavioral therapy program