They regulate blood sugar, reduce hunger, and increase feelings of fullness, making them a powerful tool for weight loss
The impact depends on your specific medication and timing
Understanding that plateaus happen to everyone helps maintain motivation during challenging phases
Now the first head-to-head trial of two major new obesity medications has found that the GLP-1 drug Zepbound (tirzepatide) helped people lose about 50 percent more weight on average than Wegovy (semaglutide)
Some medicines may not be safe for patients with thyroid cancer history, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, digestive problems, pregnancy plans, or medication interactions
The maximum dosage of Ozempic is 2 mg weekly and the maximum dosage of Wegovy is 2.4 mg weekly