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Zepbound Vs Mounjaro Vs. Wegovy vs Ozempic: How Do They Work for Weight Loss? Which One is More Effective?

GLP-1 and GIP medications, like Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide), are the newest “game-changing” weight loss medications everyone is talking about!   What are they? What are the differences? Which one is more effective?   Both medications belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which are used diabetes management and weight loss. They are […]

What Are the New Weight Loss Medications? Who Qualifies? Who Should Not Take Them?

Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide), are GLP-1 and GIP medications, the newest weight loss medications getting a lot of attention lately. What are they? What are the differences? Which one is more effective?   These medications belong to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), which are used for diabetes management and weight loss.    These […]

What if My Insurance Will Not Cover Zepbound or Wegovy for Weight Loss? How to Get Them Cheaper?

GLP-1 and GIP medications, like Mounjaro/Zepbound (tirzepatide) and Wegovy/Ozempic (semaglutide), have been in the news and on social media due to the dramatic weight loss seen by many people.   First check with your insurance company and see if they cover weight loss medications like Wegovy or Zepbound. If your insurance does not cover weight loss medications, you could consider […]

What are the Common Side Effects of Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) and Wegovy (Semaglutide) and How to Decrease or Avoid Them

These GLP-1 medications are generally well-tolerated but may cause fatigue, headaches, hair loss, and gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, diarrhea, upset stomach, abdominal pain, and/or constipation, especially when starting treatment. These side effects usually diminish over time as the body adjusts to the medication. There can also be injection-site reactions (such as redness, swelling, itching or […]