GLP-1 receptor agonists are FDA-approved for: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (all agents) Chronic weight management in adults with BMI 30 or 27 with weight-related comorbidities (semaglutide as Wegovy, tirzepatide as Zepbound) Cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with established cardiovascular disease (semaglutide, liraglutide, dulaglutide) The injection pens deliver doses ranging from 0.25 mg to 2.4 mg for semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and 2.5 mg to 15 mg for tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), administered weekly or biweekly depending on the formulation
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Osbourne stated that many of those who criticize the medication are often "secretly using it" or "pissed off that they can't bear the cost." Her comments drew heavy criticism, particularly from individuals who emphasized that semaglutide is primarily a diabetes medication and that its usage for vanity purposes led to shortages for those who need it
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