Dulaglutide also has been studied in smokers who gain weight when quitting, with a limited and temporary benefit.
Which Works Better?
It’s often not covered by insurance, though assistance plans are available.
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This can occur when the FDA designates a shortage of drugs.
In the United States, the annual cost of GLP-1 medications runs between $5,000 and $10,000.
The 2023 list price for Ozempic was about $936 for a 4-week supply.The cost of Trulicity is similar.
Both medications come in prefilled pen injectors that should be stored in the fridge.
They can be given with or without food.
Constantly rotate injection sites each week and follow proper injection techniques.
Ahalf-lifeis the time it takes for half of the drug to clear from your body.
What Is Rybelsus?
Rybelsus is an oral form of semaglutide.
It is typically given as a 3 mg tablet once daily for 30 days.
The 3 mg dosage is intended to gradually begin treatment.
After 30 days, a Rybelsus dose typically is increased to 7 mg daily.
Do not take these drugs if you havethyroid canceror a family history.
If the symptoms seem extreme, inform your healthcare provider immediately.
Ozempic, for example, may lower blood sugar more dramatically.
The decision also will depend on your underlying health history.
If weight loss is a goal, then semaglutide drugs like Ozempic may have the edge.
Talk with your healthcare provider about the reasons for taking a GLP-1 drug and your specific goals.
They can help you to decide if Ozempic, Trulicity, or another medication is the best choice.
They are both given once weekly as injections under the skin.
Neither drug is formally approved for weight loss management.
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