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It is generally recommended for: Adults with obesity: Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher Adults who are overweight: BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol Although Wegovy is licensed for people younger than 18, our clinic only serves patients aged 18 to 75 years

After initial rapid progress, the body adapts to new energy balance

The two names most often discussed are Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy) and Tirzepatide (known by brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound)

If your telehealth provider does not ask about these interactions, that is a serious quality concern about their clinical process

During the trial, additional anti-diabetic medication was initiated as an add on to randomized treatment by 2.4%, 1.1% and 2.8% of patients randomized to RYBELSUS 7 mg, RYBELSUS 14 mg and sitagliptin 100 mg, respectively