While it works similarly to Semaglutide, Tirzepatide goes a step further by targeting not just one, but two hormones involved in appetite and metabolism

It is not known if Wegovy will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people Do not use Wegovy if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) Scroll to Indication Do not use Wegovy if: you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) you have had a serious allergic reaction to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in Wegovy Scroll to Indication Before using Wegovy , tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you: have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys have type 2 diabetes and a history of diabetic retinopathy have or have had depression, suicidal thoughts, or mental health issues are scheduled to have surgery or other procedures that use anesthesia or deep sleepiness (deep sedation) are pregnant or plan to become pregnant

Your healthcare provider can help determine the cause of weight changes and develop an appropriate management plan
GEP44 group, n = 8) were provided with a high-fat (HF) diet (60% cal from fat, 5.21 kcal/g) for 20 weeks before the start of the study
(Topline data full peer-reviewed publication pending.) Eli Lilly press release
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