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Ro Pros Accepts insurance Provides several services in addition to weight loss support Physicians will order metabolic health labs if needed Offers oral and injectable GLP-1s Cons More expensive than similar services App can be difficult to use Key Specs Accepts insurance: Yes Ships medications: Yes Membership required: Yes Price: $45 for the first month, $145/month after, plus the cost of medications GLP-1s available: Zepbound, Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Wegovy pill Ro is a specialty telehealth provider offering medical advice and prescriptions for sexual health, weight loss, fertility, hair loss, skincare, and overall wellness
Unlike caffeine-based products, it does not raise your heart rate, cause jitteriness, or lead to an energy crash later in the day
Side effects, primarily nausea and gastrointestinal symptoms, were more common during dose escalation
is funded by NIH K99 DK128602-01
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