By 2024, Ozempic had surpassed Trulicity, also approved for type 2 diabetes (not obesity) to make up the largest share of GLP-1 prescriptions and spending (39% in 2024)
Combined with a healthy diet and exercise , this drug can help reduce the pounds
Glucagon is generally associated with raising blood sugar, which sounds counterintuitive in a diabetes and obesity drug
One clinical study found that these tend to be mild to moderate, occurring primarily when dosage levels increased from 5 mg to 10 mg/15 mg
Read on to learn more about these two weight loss meds, the results so far, and what potential side effects to expect
When you resume semaglutide after surgery, you may restart at your previous dose if your appetite and digestion have fully normalized, or your provider may recommend a gradual restart