semaglutide not for human use Novo Nordisk's Ozempic® pill, the only FDA-approved oral peptide GLP-1 medication adults with type 2 diabetes, soon to be available in the US Buyer Beware: Off-brand Ozempic, Zepbound

Serious risks reported with GLP-1 therapy include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, low blood sugar (particularly alongside other diabetes medicines), kidney issues from dehydration, and allergic reactions

Omzo provides a platform for accessing those medications through a clinician-supervised telehealth model

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IV and short-duration oral trials METAOD001-004 enrolled smaller groups of healthy or obese men with single doses or 1-week dosing across IV (25-400 mcg/kg) and oral (9-54 mg) routes

Usually these medications are well tolerated, though common side effects include nausea, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation

Side effects: GLP-1 side effects (nausea, etc.) are the same as with oral forms