Because of this, many people have found it useful for managing weight, although it was originally designed for diabetes treatment. Wegovy, Rybelsus, and Trulicity are other drugs that work similarly to Ozempic and are approved for weight loss
Tirzepatide is injection-only
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Q: Does Foundayo need to be refrigerated like injectable GLP-1s
This prevents medication from leaking back out through the needle hole
The FDA is tightening enforcement