On average people lose up to 15% of their starting weight (when taking the maintenance dose of 2.4mg for 68 weeks).
Moderate intake is unlikely to interact directly, but heavy alcohol use may exacerbate hepatic strain and counteract metabolic benefits of therapy, so patients are advised to limit consumption
"I just feel like a regular person who didn't have a weight problem." Managing side effects Brandon Blakeley, CTO of Mirador Living, went on Ozempic in January 2022
Pietra, Efficacy of ipamorelin, a ghrelin mimetic, on gastric dysmotility in a rodent model of postoperative ileus
The right choice can change based on history, medication interactions, side effects, budget, and availability
In some cases, alternative treatments may be considered