Rybelsus may support modest weight loss, but not at the levels seen with injectable semaglutide
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Compounded meds may reflect disparities in ingredients and quality, but they are typically safe when sourced from FDA-regulated 503A facilities, which Hims partners with
The good news is these medications, semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, or tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro, are part of a class of medications, GLP-1 receptor agonists, that have been around for over 20 years so we know the side effects, mostly gastrointestinal in nature (nausea, vomiting, constipation and diarrhea)