Similarities: Both are FDA-approved Wegovy formulations Both use semaglutide as the active ingredient Both follow a gradual dose-increase schedule determined by a provider Side effects are generally similar and can be managed with provider support Differences: Wegovy pen: Taken as a once-weekly injection Wegovy pill: Taken orally once per day Your Shed provider will help determine which option may be appropriate based on your health history, preferences, and treatment goals
Rapid improvement in glucose control has been associated with transient worsening of retinopathy, which has been observed in GLP-1 trials
That flexibility matters because tirzepatide tends to produce stronger average weight loss for some patients, while others prefer semaglutide or want to avoid injections entirely
For individuals interested in accessing retatrutide, the only legitimate route in the UK is through participation in an approved clinical trial
The extended-release (ER) formulation encapsulates exenatide within biodegradable poly(D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres, which form a polymeric matrix that allows sustained drug release following SC administration [13, 14, 58]
GLP-1 receptor agonists are contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2