That means that they have different chemical structures, potencies, and interact with the body in slightly different ways, which makes it difficult to directly compare Wegovy and Mounjaro
As the body adjusts to the medication, some people report feeling more tired than usual, especially as appetite suppression sets in
Patients taking medications that slow gastrointestinal motility (such as opioids or anticholinergics) may experience additive effects and should be counseled accordingly
Your GP or diabetes specialist nurse may recommend delaying dose increases by an additional 4 weeks or maintaining your current dose for longer, following the specific guidance in your medicine's information leaflet
If you miss multiple doses in a row, your provider may want to restart you at a lower dose to avoid side effects
For patients without insurance coverage for brand-name GLP-1 medications, compounded semaglutide provides access to the same molecule at a fraction of the cost