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Both the Wegovy pill and Rybelsus , the oral form of semaglutide approved for type 2 diabetes, should be taken in the same way: In the morning on an empty stomach At least 30 minutes before any food, water, or other medications This could potentially cause problems for patients taking other medications first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, such as levothyroxine (for the treatment of hypothyroidism), says Shannon Fitzgerald, PharmD , a pharmacist, toxicologist, and expert contributor at Drugwatch.com
However, the same research demonstrates that stopping the medication leads to weight regain in most people, suggesting that extended treatment better supports lasting results than short-term use alone
To help eliminate supply chain snafus, the first-ever generic GLP-1 a duplicate of Victoza launched on June 25
For many, a small maintenance dose is enough to provide the support they need to maintain their weight loss long-term
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