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For patients at JosephCareRX, this prolonged action translates into improved blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes and a stronger appetite-suppressing effect, which can support weight loss efforts
It is important to note that patients with a history of major depression were actually excluded from the phase 3 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of these medications 10,11,12,13,14,15,21,22,23
Some beneficiaries already receive Medicare Part D coverage because they use the medication for another approved medical condition and therefore are generally not eligible for the Bridge
While some studies showed higher amounts of stomach contents, aspiration events were rare and occurred at rates similar to patients who were not taking the medications
Front Psychiatry 10 , 97 (2019)