r/Semaglutide • u/SomeDudeNamedMark • Feb 05 '23
Semaglutide subreddit FAQ
This was created based off community suggestions.
If you have an IMMEDIATE medical concern, PLEASE talk to your doctor - not random people on the internet.
Q1: Does my insurance company cover <medication>?
A1: Unfortunately, nobody here can answer this for you, because your coverage is a combination of your insurer + your employer. You can also refer to this post from Feb 2022.
Q2: This medication is so EXPENSIVE! Any way to reduce the cost?
A2: Refer to the manufacturer's site for the latest info on discount offers.
Q3: Has anyone ever experienced any of these side effects?
- Can't poop
- Can't stop pooping
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Period changes
A3: Yes, many times. Please search before posting or refer to the manufacturer's website & review the complete list of potential side effects.
Q4: How does Semaglutide work?
A4: Refer to these discussions for answers from the community.
Q5: Is it ok to inject this into <body location>?
A5: Refer to the Medication Guide and Instructions for Use for your medication.
Q6: It has been <x> hours since I've taken my latest dose, and I haven't noticed any change yet - is that normal?
A6: Literally every body is different. Some will see response with the initial doses, most don't see any significant changes until they ramp up to the full dose.
Q7: I'm going to start taking <medication>. Can you share your experience with me?
A7: The entire subreddit is exactly that! Please browse through recent threads before posting your question.
Q8: My doctor started me on dosage strength <x> - is that normal/safe?
A8: Refer to the manufacturer's recommended dosage schedule.
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Other common questions that do not have simple answers - best advice is to search before posting to benefit from the experience of this community.
- Has anyone ever switched from <medication 1> to <medication 2>?
- I'm having <side effect>. What tips do you have for dealing with it?
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u/BenAndJerry2023 Mar 08 '25
I've searched and searched and can't find a straight answer. I've been on semaglutide since September. 40 pounds lost. It's the only thing that's helped me be able to do what most of us know we need to do to lose weight and have a healthier lifestyle. I'm happy with my provider and have had no problems with the pharmacy. I'm on a high dose now so it's getting more and more expensive, and I'm sure I can get a better price. I've seen ads that say "any dose same price" which may be true, but even if it's the same price for the same dose, most of us eventually need to inject more so it costs more. It's impossible to sort through all the companies because they don't give you a clear answer on dose, subscription fees, medical conversations, etc. Can anyone provide any insight on this? I'd just like to keep getting the medication from a source I can trust at the best price without all the BS. I don't want to take a quiz and go through all the silly marketing schemes. I'm just trying to find the best price for 3 ML of 2.5 mg/ML from a safe source and provider that has decent service. I can do the math for my dose. Thanks!