Constipation affects a significant percentage of tirzepatide users
In the legacy model, biosimilar entry occurs at, say, 30% below the brand list price, with multiple biosimilar entrants eventually driving prices down further over two to three years
Important clarification: Wegovy is not FDA-approved for sleep apnea that approval went to Zepbound (tirzepatide) in December 2024
The gut microbiome may shift as the body adjusts to semaglutide, potentially affecting sulfur burp occurrence over time. First Month Peak Sulfur burps can occur in some people who take Ozempic, particularly when starting the medication or increasing the dose during the first month
The FDA Warned Ozempic Users
Because of this, they are not recommended for people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2)