By contrast, the Wegovy pill is priced at $149 per month for the first two fills, with the monthly cost shooting up to $299 per month for future refills and for higher doses, according to distributor GoodRx
Side effects may include vaginal yeast infections, urinary tract infections, low blood pressure, and a higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (when the body breaks down fat at a rapid rate)
Neglected hygiene When youre nauseous, you may not feel like brushing and flossing your teeth
Many people plateau before reaching their maximum tolerated dose, which means increasing to the next dose level can reignite weight loss and appetite suppression
Studies in rodent models have evaluated its effects on bone repair, tendon-to-bone healing, and ligament recovery
A factual note on regulatory status: both semaglutide and tirzepatide are approved prescription drugs in various jurisdictions for clinical indications, but in the Canadian research-supply context they are sold strictly as research-grade compounds and are not approved by Health Canada for the research uses discussed here
