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Vanessa Gibbs

London, United Kingdom

Content Writer and Strategist at Freelance

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  • 1 week ago | aol.com | Vanessa Gibbs

    Are Weight Loss Drugs Covered By Insurance? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re considering using medication to reach a healthy body weight, your first question might be: Are weight loss drugs covered by insurance? The short answer: Sometimes, but not always. Coverage for GLP-1s (that’s glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists) and other weight management medications is still somewhat limited.

  • 1 week ago | mediafeed.org | Vanessa Gibbs

    This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Tirzepatide is sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound. This diabetes and weight loss drug can come with a high price tag. So, how much does tirzepatide cost? The cost of tirzepatide ranges from about $200 to $1,300 per month, depending on the type of tirzepatide you get and where you buy it from.

  • 1 week ago | aol.com | Vanessa Gibbs

    8 Reasons You May Still Be Hungry on SemaglutideThis article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Rybelsus® — can reduce your appetite and curb food cravings to promote weight loss. But if you’re still hungry on semaglutide, don’t panic. It can take time for the appetite-reducing effects of semaglutide to kick in, or you may need a higher dose. And you should still feel some hunger on semaglutide — just less of it.

  • 2 weeks ago | aol.com | Vanessa Gibbs

    This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re taking finasteride — or the brand name versions Propecia or Proscar — you’re probably checking your hairline for changes. But there might be something else you’re worried about changing: your testosterone levels. So, does finasteride lower testosterone? No. In fact, it can increase it.

  • 2 weeks ago | aol.com | Vanessa Gibbs

    Will Ozempic Affect My Period? This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Whether you’re taking Ozempic for type 2 diabetes or for weight loss, you’re probably noticing a lot of changes in your body. But when it comes to your menstrual cycle, you might be wondering, does Ozempic affect your period? The answer: We don’t know. Whomp whomp. There’s not much research on Ozempic’s effect on periods.