Common medications in this class include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), though tirzepatide is technically a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
Follow the storage guidelines strictly
GLP-1 medications may be contraindicated if you have or have a history of: personal and family history of papillary and follicular thyroid cancers (given that there may be an increased risk based on animal studies) chronic nausea, vomiting or gastroparesis (as GLP-1s slow down gastric emptying and may worsen GI symptoms) pancreatitis (GLP-1s may increase the risk of pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas) children under 12 years old currently pregnant or breastfeeding eating disorders allergy or hypersensitivity to the medication weight cycling (losing and gaining weight back) without needing to lose weight for health reasons Always consult a healthcare professional before starting GLP-1 medications to ensure they align with your health needs and treatment plan
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Some are turning to peptides because they feel doctors aren't giving them the help they need, says Dan Cushman, a sports medicine doctor at the University of Utah
