by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
The most common reason people don’t start GLP-1 therapy isn’t that they can’t get a prescription. It’s that the cost without insurance — $900 to $1,600 per month for brand-name medications — makes it unreachable for most people. The good news:...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
Three drugs come up most often when people talk about GLP-1 weight loss: Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. They’re related but not the same, and the differences matter for understanding what to expect. Here’s a straightforward comparison without the...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
I started GLP-1 at 47, just before the hormonal changes of perimenopause began making themselves known. I’ve talked to enough women over 50 using GLP-1 to know that the experience is similar in many ways but has specific differences worth understanding before...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
Hair loss is one of the most commonly reported experiences on GLP-1 that doesn’t appear in the official side effect documentation. It’s real, it’s common, and understanding why it happens changes how you think about managing it. I experienced it...
by Judy White | Jun 3, 2026 | GLP-1 Medications
Alcohol and Ozempic is a more interesting topic than most people expect, and not just because of the obvious “don’t drink on medication” warning. GLP-1 medications change how many people experience alcohol — sometimes dramatically — through...
