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Early last month Hims & Hers said that it was going to launch a cheaper, off-brand version of the weight-loss pill Wegovy, just weeks after drugmaker Novo Nordisk launched its highly anticipated reformulation of the blockbuster medication
Key points: GI side effects are most common: nausea, diarrhea, and decreased appetite They usually improve: most patients adapt within 4-8 weeks Start low, go slow: the escalation schedule exists for a reason Stay hydrated and modify your diet: simple changes make a big difference Communicate with your provider: don't suffer unnecessarily Sources SURMOUNT-1 Clinical Trial (Jastreboff et al., NEJM 2022) SURPASS-1 Clinical Trial (Rosenstock et al., NEJM 2021) Mounjaro Prescribing Information, Eli Lilly Zepbound Prescribing Information, Eli Lilly Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice
Metformin (for diabetes), proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole or esomeprazole), and H2 blockers (such as famotidine) can all reduce B12 absorption over time
BPC-157 promotes angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, through its interaction with VEGFR2 receptors
Benefits that emerged gradually during earlier weeks reach their peak expression