Under oral administration, the prominently ranked adverse events (AE) include obstructive pancreatitis, thyroid cyst, neck mass, pancreatitis, gallstones, diabetic retinopathy, and gastric emptying disorders
The long-term effects of semaglutide use for weight loss are still being studied
With retatrutide and other multi-agonists on the horizon, we may soon see drugs that approach the effectiveness of bariatric surgery without the invasiveness
The final and mean points of reduction in body weight show that tirzepatide at doses of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg were 7.6 kg, 9.3 kg, and 11.2 kg, respectively, compared to 5.7 kg for semaglutide at a dose of 1 mg
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) and Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) are two revolutionary medications that are often used to manage type 2 diabetes and support weight loss
Recent studies have found that taking a GLP-1 like Wegovy or Ozempic is even associated with lower cancer deaths