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Oral Contraceptive Pills Clinically Critical Both tirzepatide and semaglutide reduce the peak plasma concentration of oral contraceptive pills by slowing gastric absorption, potentially reducing their effectiveness

Written by Dr Fatema Dawoodbhoy Medically reviewed by Dr Fran Yarlett on Sep 8, 2025 In this article What's the lowdown

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The results showed sustained benefit as long as participants continued treatment

Reactions to Watch For While rare, some individuals may experience adverse reactions to semaglutide

Because people often switch jobs and health insurers, there isnt always an incentive to pay upfront for a drug that may generate health benefits and cost reductions in the future, said Larry Levitt, executive vice president at the health policy think tank KFF