SURPASS-CVOT meanwhile, provided new evidence on the cardiovascular benefits of tirzepatide, although conducted in a type 2 diabetes population and comparing tirzepatide to dulaglutide [7]
It also highlights concerns about diabetic retinopathy
People taking the GLP-1 pill may experience some of the most commonly reported side effects, such as: The Wegovy manufacturer also lists the following commonly reported side effects: headache fatigue dizziness bloating belching gas stomach flu heartburn runny nose sore throat low blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes It notes that people will react differently to taking Wegovy and advises people to work with a healthcare professional to help them manage any side effects they experience
"Mitochondrial membrane damage during aging process in rat heart: potential efficacy of L-carnitine and DL alpha lipoic acid." Mechanisms of Ageing and Development
When the medication stops, the body goes back to its baseline, she said
Weekly injectable GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), Tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound), and Dulaglutide (Trulicity) are administered just once every seven days, ideally on the same day each week