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I think the main problem aside from the side effects you listed is the fact that frequent injections sounds really inconvienent, and the cost is pretty prehibit

by swalsh 4y ago

I think the main problem aside from the side effects you listed is the fact that frequent injections sounds really inconvienent, and the cost is pretty prehibitive unless insurance is covering it.

tptacek 4y ago
If you're getting a ~20% weight loss in 6 months, the cost is a steal compared to the alternatives. I don't think this is the most interesting or curious discussion we can be having about these drugs --- the science story is much more interesting and relevant than HN's general opinions about "big pharma" or the obesity epidemic, and the science story stays interesting even if you think the drugs are not a net good --- but of the non-science discussions we can be having, the pricing seems like the least interesting thing happening here. These are injections whose competition is major surgery.
ceejayoz 4y ago
> frequent injections sounds really inconvienent So's obesity. > the cost is pretty prehibitive unless insurance is covering it Given the costs of treating the various obesity side-effects, they're pretty likely to. (They'll probably require a few hurdles prior, though.)
paulpauper 4y ago
It is expensive but so is treating health consequences of obesity Let's hope this changes and insurance companies cover it
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notJim 4y ago
I'm taking saxenda, which requires a daily injection and it's totally fine. It takes like 2 minutes. The needle is tiny and most of the time you barely feel it.
- petesergeant 4y ago
  How's it working for you? It's the one that's available where I live, but the reviews I've read of it have me thinking I'd be better off waiting until the newer versions come out?
  - notJim 4y ago
    I've found it super helpful. I've lost 30 lbs so far. I counting calories, but the drug makes it much easier because you're just less hungry. I didn't have any major side effects, but some people do. I plan to switch to Wegovy once it's available, though.

by swalsh 4y ago

I think the main problem aside from the side effects you listed is the fact that frequent injections sounds really inconvienent, and the cost is pretty prehibitive unless insurance is covering it.

tptacek 4y ago

If you're getting a ~20% weight loss in 6 months, the cost is a steal compared to the alternatives. I don't think this is the most interesting or curious discussion we can be having about these drugs --- the science story is much more interesting and relevant than HN's general opinions about "big pharma" or the obesity epidemic, and the science story stays interesting even if you think the drugs are not a net good --- but of the non-science discussions we can be having, the pricing seems like the least interesting thing happening here. These are injections whose competition is major surgery.

ceejayoz 4y ago

> frequent injections sounds really inconvienent So's obesity. > the cost is pretty prehibitive unless insurance is covering it Given the costs of treating the various obesity side-effects, they're pretty likely to. (They'll probably require a few hurdles prior, though.)

paulpauper 4y ago

It is expensive but so is treating health consequences of obesity Let's hope this changes and insurance companies cover it

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notJim 4y ago

I'm taking saxenda, which requires a daily injection and it's totally fine. It takes like 2 minutes. The needle is tiny and most of the time you barely feel it.

petesergeant 4y ago
How's it working for you? It's the one that's available where I live, but the reviews I've read of it have me thinking I'd be better off waiting until the newer versions come out?
- notJim 4y ago
  I've found it super helpful. I've lost 30 lbs so far. I counting calories, but the drug makes it much easier because you're just less hungry. I didn't have any major side effects, but some people do. I plan to switch to Wegovy once it's available, though.