All three medications are approved by the FDA, but they have different doses and applications tailored to specific health conditions and populations.7 Other FDA approved GLP-1 receptor agonists for glycemic control include Dulaglutide SC (Trulicity), Exenatide injectable solution SC (Byetta), Exenatide injectable suspension SC, Liraglutide SC (Victoza), Liraglutide/insulin degludec (Xultophy), Lixisenatide/insulin glargine (Soliqua), and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), which is also a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonist
A personalized consultation with a qualified healthcare professional is essential to determine which, if any, of these medications would be the most suitable addition to your weight loss journey
Clinical trials indicate potential average weight loss of 15-20% of body weight with lifestyle changes, underscoring its efficacy as a leading weight loss medication
Understanding how to safely pause or exit GLP-1 treatment protects your metabolic health and prevents the cycle of weight cycling
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