Clinical trial data shows that 48% of participants discontinued treatment due to gastrointestinal intolerance, though this rate drops significantly when dose escalation follows a slow, structured protocol
Studies show weight loss surgery can also improve conditions caused by obesity, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension, and high cholesterol
Clinically shown to reduce body weight and body fat without losing muscle mass 9x More weight loss than will power alone 6.5x More reduction in body fat vs placebo 3.5x Reduction in visceral fat vs placebo 30% Reduction in hunger after an hour 40% Reduction in cravings after an hour 18% Reduction in calories consumed after an hour No loss of muscle mass with weight loss Calocurb & GLP-1: How does it work
Key takeaways Many Aetna insurance plans dont cover Zepbound for weight loss, but some may cover it for obstructive sleep apnea
Hamal S, Cherukuri L, Shaikh K, Kinninger A, Doshi J, Birudaraju D, Budoff MJ