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1. Semiglutide

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Dec 21, 2024, 12:50 PM

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The active ingredient in these products is semiglutide which costs about $5.00 to make and we are charged $900 per month. The problem is republicans refuse to negotiate drug prices and this is passed on to Medicare and the insurance companies.

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FDA approves weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea [View all] BumRushDaShow Saturday OP

Semiglutide IowaUnionman Saturday #1

It's tirzepatide afaik n/t DivByZero Saturday #2

They don't mention side effects, which I'd like to hear more about. I think I know someone who's using Mounjaro... Hekate Saturday #3

in general if you lose significant weight, you can improve apnea symptoms. Kali Saturday #4

Back when I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea and issued a CPAP... Hekate Saturday #5

GLP-1 drugs are not novel DenaliDemocrat Sunday #6

This is the first I've ever heard of a drug for sleep apnea, and I've been on a CPAP for 20 years Hekate Sunday #7

This is just the first of many conditions Footay Sunday #8