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In fact, the diabetes medication Mounjaro has been on the Food and Drug Administration’s shortage list since late 2022, while Zepbound, a drug approved for weight loss, appeared on the list in ...
In a 2023 randomized clinical trial, 783 participants took tirzepatide (the generic name for Mounjaro and Zepbound) for 36 weeks. Those who stayed on the drug until week 52 lost an additional 5% ...
Tirzepatide is an antidiabetic medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes [ 9][ 12][ 13][ 14] and for weight loss. [ 10][ 15] Tirzepatide is administered via subcutaneous injections (under the skin). [ 9][ 12] It is sold under the brand names Mounjaro for diabetes treatment, [ 9] and Zepbound for weight loss. [ 10]
Zepbound vs. Ozempic—How do they differ? Ozempic (semaglutide) has gotten a lot of buzz for its weight loss potential, despite only being approved for the management of type 2 diabetes.
Sandy Huffaker for The Washington Post via Getty Images. In a real-world study, Mounjaro showed greater weight loss compared to Ozempic. Patients taking Mounjaro were more likely to hit weight ...
Mounjaro works in several ways to control blood sugar and also help with weight loss: It increases insulin production, which helps lower blood sugar levels. It decreases glucagon levels, which ...
Wegovy and Zepbound have similar side effects. The most common include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and constipation, according to the drugs’ manufacturers. Some patients find the ...
Zepbound, from drugmaker Eli Lilly, belongs to a new class of medications, called GLP-1 agonists, that have skyrocketed in popularity in the U.S. in recent years. Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy ...