According to Bloomberg, a spokesperson from the Michigan insurer cited consideration of the drugs effectiveness, safety and cost in reaching this decision, but did not respond to a question about what the safety concerns were. 2 According to the BCBS Michigan provider alert itself, the decision was based on a number of factors, including research indicating weight loss success is significantly higher when medication is used in combination with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise rather than on its own
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Symptoms of metabolic acidosis include: Unusual tiredness or lethargy Loss of appetite Rapid breathing Irregular heartbeat If you are also taking Zepbound and not drinking enough water due to a suppressed appetite, your risk for kidney stones increases significantly