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Apomorphine, a DAergic drug, has been used to induce circling behavior in PD animals (often involving rodents administered 6-OHDA unilaterally into the left medial forebrain bundle to induce a hemi-Parkinsonian state)
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The VA will not cover Ozempic when prescribed solely for weight loss, as this is not an FDA-approved use

discontinuation may result in weight regain unless lifestyle changes are maintained