Hims also offers a compounded generic form of both medications called semaglutide, which you inject with a traditional syringe, as well as oral medications that arent GLP-1 RAs but that typically act as appetite suppressants
As the medication helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce appetite, aligning your dose with your routine can help optimize its effects on your weight loss journey
However, after the results of PIONEER 6 (A Trial Investigating the Cardiovascular Safety of Oral Semaglutide in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes), the FDA approved oral semaglutide
This gradual titration schedule allows the digestive system to adapt to the medication's effects on gastric emptying
One study found the odds of alcohol use disorder were 74% lower among GLP-1 receptor agonist users, while another found patients taking GLP-1 medications had lower rates of alcohol and other substance use disorders than similar patients taking other diabetes medications
Whether youre using brand-name Mounjaro or Zepbound, or more affordable compounded tirzepatide at $349 monthly through TrimRx, the side effect profile remains the same because its inherent to how the medication works