Other alternatives to Contrave or Wegovy include: Ozempic (semaglutide): once-weekly injection approved for people with type 2 diabetes, sometimes used off-label for weight loss Rybelsus (semaglutide): oral semaglutide tablet taken once daily Victoza ( liraglutide ): daily diabetes injection, available in a lower-cost generic version Metformin : generic diabetes medication that has shown modest amounts of weight loss in clinical studies , though it isnt approved for weight management
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Reducing carbonated beverages, avoiding foods known to produce gas, and taking short walks after meals can all help
According to the FDA prescribing information, patients should stop Mounjaro immediately and seek emergency care if they experience severe, persistent abdominal pain that may radiate to the back, accompanied by nausea and vomiting
While the public might see these as simply generic alternatives to brand-name medications, the FDA cautioned that it does not evaluate compounded drugs for safety or effectiveness, so they may pose unknown risks to consumers