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Newer drugs such as tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) target GLP1 and GIP (dual agonist)

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This counterintuitive benefit occurs because steady blood glucose and stable insulin levels support more consistent cellular energy production compared to the energy crashes typical of yo-yo dieting

Jump to: What the trial found | How the pill compares to injectable Wegovy | How oral semaglutide works differently | Side effects and safety | Limitations to keep in mind | What this means for the UK | Take home message A daily pill containing semaglutide, the same active ingredient in Wegovy, produced an average weight loss of 13.6% over 64 weeks in a clinical trial of adults with obesity or overweight

Some patients notice slight tenderness, redness, or mild swelling at the injection site, but this is temporary and resolves quickly