While both share the same ingredient, Wegovy is approved specifically for weight management
The FDA has approved several GLP-1 medications for different conditions
Interestingly, the isolated extracellular domain binds exendin-4 with much higher affinity than the endogenous agonist GLP-1
All cost figures are estimates
Arm: Why It Differs You have three primary options for injecting semaglutide
Why diet matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 medications and dual incretin medications (for example semaglutide and tirzepatide) can increase fullness and slow digestion, which can reduce cravings and portion sizes, but may also trigger GI side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation, especially during dose increases