Common Side Effects Most GLP-1 medications share similar side effects because they affect digestion
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis If tirzepatide produces 50% more weight loss than semaglutide (which clinical trials suggest), the cost per pound lost might actually be similar despite higher absolute cost: Semaglutide at $199: $96 per pound lost (based on trial averages) Tirzepatide at $349: potentially $105 per pound lost if weight loss is proportionally higher The medications are relatively comparable in cost-effectiveness, making the choice based more on individual response than pure cost considerations
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Below we cover the mechanism difference, the SURMOUNT-5 numbers in depth, the side effect reality week by week, the 2026 cost map across four purchase paths, who each drug is best for, and what happens when you stop or switch drugs mid-protocol
Semaglutide has been associated with modest increases in heart rate (average 24 beats per minute) in clinical trials
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