Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, a type of medication that mimics the natural hormone in your body called glucagon-like peptide-1
As levels of these increase, so does leptin regulation a hormone that tells your brain youre full
If youre taking a GLP-1 agonist drug such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro, you may be at higher risk if any of the following situations apply to you: Youre gradually increasing your dosage because youre just starting on the drug
Harnessing glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for the pharmacological treatment of overweight and obesity
Lesions of the dorsal vagal complex abolish increase in meal size ducted by NMDA receptor blockade
Side effect frequency can vary Both Wegovy and tirzepatide tend to cause similar types of side effects, most commonly digestive symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or indigestion