If its been more than five days since your missed dose, skip that dose altogether and take your next dose as scheduled on your normal injection day
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You might find it helpful to drink small amounts of water before or after meals rather than during them
Subclinical hypothyroidism (elevated TSH with normal free T4) is also not a contraindication, though optimisation of thyroid function before initiating weight management therapy is often advisable
Based on your plan, Wegovy may require prior authorization, which means the healthcare provider will need to tell the insurance company why you need this medicine before the insurance company will decide if they will provide coverage
