Data show that both FDA-approved drugs, Wegovy from Novo Nordisk and Zepbound from Eli Lilly, are highly effective
However, GLP-1 medications can slow digestion, affecting how other medications are absorbed
Your clinician will typically start with the lowest effective dose to minimize side effects like nausea
It shouldnt be used by people with uncontrolled high blood pressure, a history of seizures, or anyone taking opioids
Key sources included the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) Japan, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) UK, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI/PubMed), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Diabetes Statistics Report, World Health Organization (WHO) Global Health Observatory, International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas, American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care, European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Guidelines, IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, Evaluate Pharma, and national health ministry reports from key markets (China NMPA, India CDSCO, Brazil ANVISA)
