medicaid glp-1 Did we prescribe a medication for you last year? GLP-1 medications are no longer covered by for weight loss. If your NHCLV care team prescribed one of these medications for Medicaid cuts have put Ozempic

No, shortness of breath is not listed as a common or characteristic side effect in FDA prescribing information for GLP-1 medications

If the conflict is with side effects rather than the injection itself, consider timing your dose so that peak side effects occur on a day when you can manage them

Strength Training Without resistance exercise, you risk losing muscle and bone mass, which can slow your metabolism, sap your energy, and impact your long-term health, says Kashyap

At Conceive NJ, discussing contraception and pregnancy planning with reproductive-age patients on GLP-1 therapy is an important part of care, so fertility changes do not come as a surprise

Serious risks & who should not take it Serious but less common risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney injury from dehydration, and low blood sugar (especially if combined with insulin or sulfonylureas)

Note: Direct Meds received an FDA marketing language warning in September 2025 that has been remediated