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Tirzepatide May Be Better If You: Want potentially greater weight loss results Can tolerate the higher starting dose Dont mind that its a newer medication with less long-term data Have tried semaglutide but want better results When to Avoid These Medications Dont use either medication if you have: Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer Multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 Severe kidney disease Active gallbladder disease History of pancreatitis Making the Right Choice for You Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before starting either medication, discuss: Your weight loss goals and timeline Other health conditions you have Medications youre currently taking Your budget and insurance coverage Whether you prefer pills or injections Getting Started Safely Both medications require medical supervision
Ozempic Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used primarily to treat type 2 diabetes
Many people maintain normal energy levels throughout treatment, and some actually report improved energy compared to before starting medication, particularly after several months when weight loss benefits accumulate
The former enrolled 469 non diabetic obese individuals aged 47.951.7 years with moderate-to-severe OSA (mean BMI 38.739.1 kg/m 2 ) and showed a 17.719.6% BW reduction with the highest tolerated dose of tirzepatide vs