It is available in two formulations: a once-weekly subcutaneous injection (marketed as Ozempic for type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight management) and a daily oral tablet (Rybelsus, licensed for type 2 diabetes only)
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Footnotes [1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic
it asks the patient to rate their sexual function now compared to before (ranging from very much improved to very much worse)
And GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound) are increasingly becoming part of that conversation
If this applies to you, mention your surgical history and discuss whether the medication interaction with your altered anatomy requires any special consideration in terms of absorption or side effect management