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Victoza (liraglutide), Byetta (exenatide), Bydureon (extended-release exenatide), and Trulicity (dulaglutide) are no longer eligible for weight loss coverage under many Anthem plans

For effectiveness, opinions are divided

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Weight loss of 13 lbs typical

Evidence from TRIUMPH-4 and TRIUMPH-1: Mostly rated as "mild" by participants Rarely led to discontinuation (12%) No progression to serious neurological issues Reversible when medication stopped (in Phase 2 extension) When to Call Your Doctor About Dysesthesia Call if you experience: Severe pain (not just tingling) Progressive worsening despite dose stability Loss of coordination or balance Weakness in hands or feet Symptoms interfering with daily life Likely benign if: Mild tingling only Stable or improving over time No pain or weakness Managing Nausea: The Most Common Side Effect Why GLP-1 Medications Cause Nausea GLP-1 slows gastric emptying food stays in stomach longer Longer gastric residence feeling of fullness (desired!) or nausea (not desired) Brain signaling changes nausea sensation Good news: This is the SAME mechanism producing weight loss