( Epub 2017 Oct 26 PMID: 29072533 ) Sodhi M, Rezaeianzadeh R, Kezouh A, Etminan M (2023) Risk of gastrointestinal adverse events associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for weight loss
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is another medication that functions as a GLP1-RA, but also as a gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) agonist
Semaglutide (Wegovy pill), a once-daily tablet that must be taken with a small amount of water first thing in the morning, a half hour before any food and semaglutide (Wegovy injection), or a weekly injection through a pen that must be kept refrigerated
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The pharmaceutical versions are engineered to resist that breakdown, which is why a single injection of semaglutide can keep working for an entire week
The rules are also different for babies and infants