The medication made a significant difference, making it relatively easy to shed those extra pounds
In November, the FDA gave its manufacturer, Eli Lilly, the green light to market the medication for the treatment of obesity
"That's just sort of like a loading dose, to let your body get used to it." Lilly, which will also offer the $149 starting price under the Trump agreement, says additional doses of orforglipron will cost up to $399 if patients are paying cash
In the case of fecal impaction, where hardened stool blocks the colon or rectum, a provider will gently break up impacted stool with a lubricated gloved finger
Persistent nausea, severe constipation, or injection site reactions that dont improve with time can make the medication feel untenable
Prioritize gradual progress: Even when using medications, maintaining a steady weight loss pace allows your skin more time to adjust