Individuals with a history of certain cancers, untreated thyroid disease, severe gastrointestinal disorders, or a personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma may not be candidates for specific medications
Compounding pharmacies produce tirzepatide in several standard concentrations
The NEJM phase 2 obesity trial reports published retatrutide study design, dose groups, and safety findings
2 If on Michigan Medicaid, check the BCBS-MI Medicaid formulary Michigan Medicaid covers Wegovy as a preferred anti-obesity medication with prior authorization and quantity limits for ages 12 and older
Like Ozempic, semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it works by mimicking the effects of a naturally occurring hormone called GLP-1
Semaglutide addresses the hormonal root cause by activating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, restoring appetite regulation that shifts during menopause