Mounjaro is more effective for weight loss than Ozempic—how does it work? And why does it cost so much?
,A weight-loss drug more effective than Ozempic and Wegovy has recently been approved in Australia. The drug, tirzepatide, is sold under the brand name Mounjaro and affects feelings of hunger and fullness, as well as changing how the body processes food. (In other countries, tirzepatide is also sold under the brand name Zepbound.)
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
Both Wegovy and Mounjaro are given as weekly injections via pre-filled pens that can be self-administered into the upper arm, thigh or stomach. They work as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy: A review of weight-loss drugs and jabs in the UK and Europe
This article delves into the pros and cons of these drugs, addressing potential side effects (including the rare ones).
Ozempic and other weight loss drugs could help treat alcohol and drug addiction, study says
The case that Ozempic (NVO) and other GLP-1 medications could help people with substance use disorders is getting stronger.
Weight-Loss Meds Like Wegovy Could Battle Alcoholism
Weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound appear to help people battle alcoholism and opioid addiction, a new study finds. People taking this class of drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1),
Weight-loss drug Wegovy arrives in Korea
A sign at a pharmacy in Jongno District, central Seoul, says that Wegovy, a weight-loss drug, is available for sale on Thursday.
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