It currently makes three drugs that contain semaglutide, including: Wegovy, a once-weekly injectable medicine for weight loss and cardiovascular risk reduction Ozempic, a once-weekly injectable medicine for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk reduction, often prescribed off-label (for a non-FDA-approved use) for weight loss Rybelsus, a daily oral medicine for managing blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes, and sometimes prescribed off-label for weight loss These three brand-name medicines are the only FDA-approved semaglutide products
It is not recommended to use Ozempic if you or any of your family have a history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
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How GLP-1 Medications Actually Work GLP-1 is a hormone your gut naturally releases after eating
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Some individuals do tolerate faster titration, but this should be assessed and supervised by your clinician rather than self-managed
