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These individual differences are usually small enough that they dont require dose adjustments or modified dosing schedules
These drugs are known generically as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
As an anaesthetist who works in a weight management clinic, I understand the importance of clear guidance for both patients and healthcare providers
While most GLP-1 receptor agonists have minimal clinically relevant effects on the absorption of other medications, tirzepatide can reduce exposure to some oral medicines, including oral contraceptives, as noted in its Summary of Product Characteristics
Now, the semaglutide injection, which has the primary purpose of treating type 2 diabetes, works by making the body feel fuller and produces more insulin, which has meant that people all over the globe have been taking it as a seemingly surefire way to lose weight