Mounjaro targets both GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptors, which are natural incretin hormones
Ozempic is indicated for Type 2 diabetes, which Healy doesn't have, though she does have other health problems, including hyperthyroidism
Ramirez VT, van Oeffelen W, Torres-Fuentes C, Chruscicka B, Druelle C, Golubeva AV, et al
Symptoms of hypoglycemia may Feeling shaky Sweating Feeling anxious or nervous Sudden irritability Confusion Feeling dizzy or lightheaded Feeling hungry You may be at higher risk of experiencing a drop in blood sugar if you are taking semaglutide along with other medications for type 2 diabetes
And almost 5% of people on the drug lost more than 25% of their body weight, compared with 0.1% on placebo, showing that the top-line findings from studies are just averages
Media reports describe women with stomach paralysis, with severe effects continuing at least a year after discontinuing in two of three cases