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Phentermine Cost: Low Form: Daily pill Results: Rapid Side Effects: Mild jitters, dry mouth Coverage: Usually affordable even without Best For: Kickstarting weight loss, shorter-term goals GLP-1 Meds (Wegovy, Zepbound) Cost: High (brand name only) Form: Weekly injection Results: Gradual Side Effects: Nausea, constipation, fatigue, GERD Coverage: Often limited or denied Best For: Long-term management, metabolic disease My Recommendation as a Bariatric Specialist When I meet with a new patient, we always look at the whole picture health conditions, weight-loss goals, cost, and lifestyle
Diabetes Care 2019;42:1255-1262 Ozer K, Cooper AM, Ahn LP, Waggonner CR, Blevins TC