Right now, if we look at every medicine that has ever come out, this is by far the most potent one that has ever been approved by the FDA. Read on for more of Stanfords insights on Zepbound, including more details on how it works, how it compares with its rival weight loss medication Wegovy, and whether people using it can expect to experience side effects.
Its unclear if the medication passes into breast milk or if it could affect a nursing baby, she explains
Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy and Ozempic, has actively pursued legal action against some compounding pharmacies and has lobbied the FDA to limit compounding of semaglutide
Similarly, in the SURMOUNT-4 trial, patients who transitioned from tirzepatide to a placebo experienced a 14% weight regain by week 88
Some people may lose more weight than others, and some may experience side effects that limit their ability to continue the medication