Who should (and should not) take semaglutide for weight loss
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GLP-1s like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) , dulaglutide (Trulicity) , and liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) are responsible for a handful of mechanisms that aid in controlling high blood sugar
Tirzepatide as an alternative If semaglutide is not working for you or the regulatory landscape concerns you, tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist that has shown even greater weight loss in clinical trials
Earlier research into GLP-1 receptor agonists and substance use drew on smaller studies and animal models