The lineup includes the Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide, FDA-approved December 2025, launched January 2026, the first FDA-approved oral GLP-1 for weight loss in adults), the Wegovy pen (injectable semaglutide 2.4 mg), Zepbound (tirzepatide via LillyDirect), and Ozempic (off-label for weight loss)
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Strategies include starting with a low dose and gradually increasing it, making dietary changes, staying hydrated, and in some cases, prescribing anti-nausea medications
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Cardiovascular and kidney protective benefits likely decrease
Incretin-based medications make use of the glucose- and weight-lowering properties of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and have revolutionized the treatment of type 2 diabetes