Several GLP-1 agonists have FDA approval for other indications that may overlap with BED patient populations: Semaglutide (Wegovy) and liraglutide (Saxenda) are approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity (BMI 30) or overweight (BMI 27) with at least one weight-related comorbidity Semaglutide (Ozempic), liraglutide (Victoza), dulaglutide (Trulicity), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are approved for type 2 diabetes management Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is approved for chronic weight management When clinicians prescribe GLP-1 agonists for BED, this constitutes off-label use a legal and common practice in medicine when evidence suggests potential benefit and approved treatments are inadequate
It is natural for the body to adapt to a single-hormone treatment over time
Standard semaglutide dosing protocol in units The FDA-approved titration schedule for semaglutide weight management follows a gradual ramp-up over 16 to 20 weeks
Below is a display of the efficacy results of the adequate and well-controlled studies of RYBELSUS, referred to below as semaglutide tablets, in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
absolute and percent change in body weight at week 72
Your healthcare provider can help you determine the appropriate duration of treatment based on your individual goals, response to medication, and overall health status