Leading the Way: Common GLP-1 Medications for Effective Weight Management The most recognized GLP-1 medications for medical weight loss include: Semaglutide: Available as Wegovy and Ozempic, known for significant weight loss results and metabolic improvements Tirzepatide: Branded as Mounjaro or Zepbound, this next-generation medication offers dual action for even greater appetite control Liraglutide: Marketed as Saxenda, an earlier GLP-1 option with proven safety and efficacy Each of these prescription therapies is administered by injection and is typically included in a comprehensive, medically supervised weight-loss program
SAR425899, which has yielded early promising results regarding weight and hyperglycemia, 51,52 has undergone a phase 2 study, where it was administered in combination with metformin vs, placebo plus metformin and liraglutide plus metformin, in diabetic obese patients (NCT02973321)
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