Rasouli, who wasnt involved in the study, suggested several reasons why semaglutide may have failed to slow Alzheimers progression despite improving some related biomarkers
Instead, work with your provider to create a safe and reasonable plan
Physical activity Safe, pregnancy-friendly exercises like walking or prenatal yoga can help maintain health

Start Your Evaluation Your Options Right Now Option 1: Switch to Brand-Name (Wegovy/Ozempic) FDA-approved, no regulatory ambiguity Wegovy costs $1,300+/month without insurance Most insurers still deny coverage for weight loss indication Intermittent supply shortages persist Option 2: Use Insurance Navigation Services Some platforms (Calibrate, Ro) now help with prior authorizations and appeals Approval rates for weight loss indication remain low (3050% depending on insurer) Process takes 26 weeks, during which you have no medication Even if approved, copays often $100$300/month Option 3: Switch to a 503A-Partnered Telehealth Provider Same compounded semaglutide, same price range ($199$399/month) No insurance required HSA/FSA accepted Patient-specific prescriptions within current FDA guidelines No gap in therapy same-day evaluations available Regulatory landscape continues to evolve clinician oversight is critical How to Switch Providers Without Losing Progress If you are currently on a stable dose of semaglutide and need to switch providers, here is the process: Document your current dose and duration

This is more a clinical caution than a formal label contraindication