If youre on a statin, explore whether there are alternatives, dosage adjustments, or timing strategies that can help in supporting GLP-1 function
They also support the release of hormones (including insulin) that help our bodies use nutrients from the foods we consume such as glucose more efficiently
Side Effects and Tolerability The side-effect profiles are broadly similar because both medications activate the same receptor pathways

Goal: Type 2 diabetes management (A1C reduction) If you prefer once-weekly injections: Semaglutide (Ozempic), tirzepatide (Mounjaro), dulaglutide (Trulicity), or efpeglenatide (Eperzan) If you prefer daily injections: Liraglutide (Victoza) or lixisenatide (Adlyxin) If you prefer oral medication: Semaglutide (Rybelsus) If cost is the primary concern: Compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide (if eligible under shortage provisions) Goal: Weight loss (obesity or overweight with comorbidities) If you want maximum weight loss: Retatrutide (Retara, triple agonist, 24% mean loss) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, dual agonist, 20% to 22% mean loss) If you want proven long-term safety data: Semaglutide (Wegovy, 15% to 17% mean loss, 5+ years post-approval data) If you prefer oral medication: Orforglipron (Orfoglip, 15% mean loss, oral once daily) If cost is the primary concern: Compounded semaglutide or compounded tirzepatide Goal: Both diabetes and weight loss If you have significant obesity (BMI over 35): Tirzepatide (Mounjaro for diabetes indication, Zepbound for obesity indication

GLP-1 medications are synthetic versions designed to activate these same pathways more powerfully and persistently
This has implications for inventory management, staffing, and dispensing timelines