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Administration and safety: Semaglutide is available as an injection or oral tablet, whereas tirzepatide is injection-only
Dispose of the needle safely
Pros Cons Compounded version only available during FDA-confirmed shortages Compounded version must be drawn with syringe and injected manually Possible side effects: nausea, GI discomfort, headache, fatigue Not covered by insurance if compounded
tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 incretin agonist a contrast, not an equivalence
The medications that started as a treatment for diabetes, regulating patients insulin and blood sugar with a weekly injection, have evolved into what some are calling wonder drugs