The STEP 1 extension study showed that participants who discontinued semaglutide after 68 weeks regained approximately two-thirds of the lost weight within one year
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GLP-1 receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic the action of glucagon-like peptide-1, an incretin hormone naturally produced in the intestinal L-cells following food intake
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Today, youll mainly encounter these medications: Ozempic and Wegovy with the active ingredient semaglutide Saxenda with the active ingredient liraglutide Mounjaro with the active ingredient tirzepatide (an innovative dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist) If youre interested in detailed information about how these medications work, how they affect your health, or what side effects they have, read the article Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other Weight Loss Medications: How They Work and Who Theyre Suitable For
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