Restrictions on off-label use: Insurance plans may not cover a medication prescribed off-label, that is, if its not prescribed for its FDA-approved use
However, as the effects do not persist over an entire 24 h period, its efficacy at lowering blood glucose levels and reducing body weight is lower than that of GLP-1 receptor agonists with a longer duration of action [3]
This clinical oversight is essential for safety and for ensuring that the medication is working effectively for your specific body type
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We need to push for more research, clinical trials, and conversations around how these medications could be used in ways we never thought possible
It also may help you lose weight indirectly, because it can improve sleep, which makes it easier for people to maintain lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet and being more active, she explains