The leading drugs in this category are Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Ozempic (semaglutide), and Rybelsus, which is the oral form of semaglutide
Each treatment listed below is administered by subcutaneous injection (a shot directed at fatty tissue just under the skin) and, unless otherwise specified, is administered weekly
However, for those who have dietary restrictions or absorption issues, supplements are often necessary to meet the required intake
25 Common GADRs (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) occur during dose escalation, 16 with higher doses being more efficacious but consistently associated with unacceptable tolerability, 30,31 which can lead to premature discontinuation of treatment in some patients