Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSerious side effects may include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pancreatitis<\/span><\/li>\n
- Kidney problems<\/span><\/li>\n
- Change in vision in people with Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n
- Possible thyroid tumors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Avoid mixing Wegovy with other GLP-1 diabetes medications or weight loss drugs, such as <\/span>Ozempic<\/span> (semaglutide), <\/span>Zepbound<\/span> (tirzepatide), and <\/span>Mounjaro<\/span> (tirzepatide), as this could cause dangerously low blood glucose.<\/span><\/p>\nAlways discuss potential drug and food interactions with your healthcare provider before starting a new medication, including Wegovy. Although it\u2019s not taken by mouth, Wegovy may still affect how other medications work in your body.<\/span><\/p>\nWegovy vs. other treatments for PCOS<\/span><\/h2>\nWegovy is not the only weight loss medication prescribed to people with PCOS. There are other similar drugs, like <\/span>Ozempic<\/span> and <\/span>metformin<\/span>, that may be prescribed to help someone with PCOS lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cMedically, Wegovy and Ozempic are the same,\u201d Dr. Rowland explained. These two injectable drugs have the same active ingredient, semaglutide, but are labeled for different purposes: Ozempic is FDA-approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, while Wegovy is FDA-approved for weight management. As the same drug formulation, they are equally effective for PCOS.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b>Wegovy vs. Ozempic: Differences, similarities, and which is better for you<\/b><\/p>\n
\u201cOther drugs like metformin, which is typically prescribed to patients with PCOS, assist with insulin resistance and could be used in conjunction with Wegovy [or] Ozempic for even better results,\u201d Dr. Rowland said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nUltimately, only a healthcare provider with a complete picture of a patient\u2019s medical history, conditions, and other prescriptions can choose which treatments for PCOS\u2014or PCOS-related conditions \u2014 are best for each patient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWill insurance cover Wegovy for PCOS?<\/span><\/h2>\nWegovy is FDA approved for weight loss in people who are overweight or have obesity. That means insurance may cover it for some individuals with PCOS who meet eligibility requirements. However, eligibility requirements vary by plan, and many insurance plans do not cover weight loss medications at all.<\/span><\/p>\nEven insurance providers that do cover Wegovy have strict eligibility requirements and may only cover the drug for a limited time. For example, <\/span>United Healthcare<\/span> may cover Wegovy for adult patients who have requested weight loss treatment, have committed to lifestyle modifications (such as dietary support and exercise), and have a body mass index (BMI) at or above 30.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nUltimately, people with PCOS must contact their health insurance providers to find out if any plans cover Wegovy for PCOS. Coverage for all prescription drugs, especially weight loss treatments, varies by plan.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to save on Wegovy<\/span><\/h2>\nThe cost of <\/span>Wegovy<\/span> without insurance or discounts is $1,828.37 for four 2.4 mg\/0.75 ml auto-injector pens, which is typically a month\u2019s supply.<\/span><\/p>\nThe good news is that there are <\/span>ways to save on Wegovy<\/span>, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Using Wegovy coupons \u2013 <\/b> offers a <\/span>prescription drug discount card<\/span> that provides access to coupons for medications at popular pharmacies across the country. With a <\/span>Wegovy coupon<\/span> from , you could save about $600 on your prescription, depending on which pharmacy you choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Switching insurance plans \u2013<\/b> Different insurance companies and plans offer different prescription drug coverage, which is why it is important to choose your insurance plans wisely during the next Open Enrollment Period.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/b>How to get Wegovy covered by insurance<\/b><\/p>\n
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