Talk to your healthcare provider about which one may be right for you
Common side effects of Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and/or stomach pain
They all belong to a class of drugs known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), which mimic a hormone (GLP-1) in the body that helps control insulin and blood glucose levels and promotes feelings of satiety
Furthermore, by slowing the rate at which food leaves your stomach, the medication physically extends the sensation of fullness after every meal, providing a sustainable biological foundation for long-term health
Rachele, Restores Chief Science Officer, adds
Long-Acting GLP-1 RAs Exenatide (Bydureon) In 1987, scientists discovered that GLP-1 promotes insulin secretion, and five years later, an entero-insulin analogue, Exendin-4, which is 53% homologous to GLP-1, was isolated from the saliva of the Mexican giant lizard, later known as exenatide, which has GLP-1 receptor agonist activity and a half-life of 2.4 hours
