GLP-1 drugs are expensive 2 , retailing for as much as $16,000 per year
How they work: Both medications reduce hunger by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone, but tirzepatide also mimics the GIP hormone to further reduce your appetite
The timing of split doses matters: some protocols use a 34 day interval between injections within the same week, while others use consecutive days
For the right patient, GLP-1 medications can be a helpful tool, but they work best when combined with lifestyle strategies like protein intake, resistance training, sleep, and long-term health habits
By significantly slowing the rate at which the stomach empties its contents, the medication may contribute to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is listed as an adverse reaction in the Wegovy prescribing information
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