For example, in the STEP 1 clinical trial for semaglutide, 38% of the total weight lost was lean body mass, not just fat
Common medications in this class include semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), dulaglutide (Trulicity), liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), though tirzepatide is technically a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist
1) Cancer and Thyroid Concerns Semaglutide is also not recommended for people with a family or medical history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), medullary thyroid cancer, and thyroid tumors or those with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2
It's important to work closely with your healthcare provider to ensure the medication is right for you and to monitor your response