For GLP-1s, common requirements include documented diet-and-exercise attempts (36 months), trials of older weight-loss medications (phentermine, orlistat, naltrexone-bupropion), or use of a preferred GLP-1 product over a non-preferred one
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The tablet formulation is designed for oral absorption, but correct timing is important because food and other medicines can reduce how much semaglutide the body absorbs
If your body aches are severe, worsening after the first week, or accompanied by swelling, warmth, or redness in specific joints, contact your healthcare provider to rule out infection or inflammatory conditions unrelated to the medication
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